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Question:
The daily wages is increased by 25% and a person now gets Rs. 25 per day. What was his daily wage before the increase?

Option A):
Rs 30
Option B):
Rs 20
Option C):
Rs 25
Option D):
None of these

Correct Answer is Option B):
Rs 20

Explanation:
Solution:
Let the daily wage before the increase was Rs A
Then, A (1 + x/100)= 25
Here x = 25
A (1 + 25/100) = 25     A= 25 x 100/125  = Rs 20