A's salary is 20% less than B's salary. By what percent is B's salary more than A's? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A's salary is 20% less than B's salary. By what percent is B's salary more than A's?
A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 27.5%
D. 22.5%
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let B=100, A=80. B is (20/80)×100 = 25% more than A.

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