The wages of a worker were increased by 20% and then reduced by 15%. What was the net change in his wage?
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1 mark, −0.33MathematicsQuantitative aptitude and data reasoningPercentages, ratios and proportionEasyabout 1 min
UoH 2013 Question 59: Quantitative aptitude and data reasoning
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This question is on Percentages, ratios and proportion, part of Quantitative aptitude and data reasoning in Mathematics.
Working with percentage changes, ratios and proportional reasoning.
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