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QIf a man's wages were decreased by 50% and then increased by 50%, what was his loss?

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  • B 25% ✔ ✖
  • C 20% ✔ ✖
  • D 35% ✔ ✖
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To solve this problem, you can set up an equation using the given information. 
Let X be the man's original wages and Y be his final wages after the wage changes. 
Then:

Y = (1 + 50/100) * (1 - 50/100) * X
Y = (3/4) * X
(X/Y) = (4/3)
X = (4/3) * Y

Therefore, the man has a loss of 25% of his original wages
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