Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

Naresh's monthly income is reduced by 15%. By what percentage his monthly income must be increased so that it is again equal to his original monthly income?

 

Options:

14.60%

15.60%

17.60%

19.60%

Correct Answer:

17.60%

Explanation:

Let the monthly income be 100

After reduction of 15% = 85

Increase = 100 - 85 = 15

Percentage increase = \(\frac{15 }{85 }\) x 100 = 17.6%