Paul's salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by
50%.How much percent does he lose? Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 0
B) 25
C) 50
D) 30
E) 40

Rationale: let the original salary = $ 100 new final salary = 150 % of ( 50 % of rs . 100 ) = $ ( ( 150 / 100 ) * ( 50 / 100 ) * 100 ) = $ 75 . decrease = 25 % answer option b ) 25 .
Answer: B