SOLUTION: the salary of an officer is increased by 20%. by what percentage should be new salary be reduced to restore the original salary

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Question 1057698: the salary of an officer is increased by 20%. by what percentage should be new salary be reduced to restore the original salary


Answer by skthakur(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let amt=100
100 + 100 of 20% =120
120 of x% = 100
6x/5=100
x=83.33%
Reduced% = 100 - 83.33 = 16.67%