What percent decrease in salaries would exactly cancel the 20 percent increase? Option 1: 151/3\% Option 2: 142/3\% Option 3: 162/3\% Option 4: 331/3\%

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CUET General Test 2022 6 Aug Shift 1

Arithmetic

Medium

$15\frac{1}{3}\%$

$14\frac{2}{3}\%$

$16\frac{2}{3}\%$

$33\frac{1}{3}\%$

✅ Correct Option: 3

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