A's salary is 25% more than B's salary. By what percent is B's salary less than A's?

A. 20%

B. 22%

C. 15%

D. 25%

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Answer: A. 20%

Answer: (A) 20%

Shortcut: \(\frac{r}{100+r} \times 100 = \frac{25}{125} \times 100 = 20\%\).

Plain: let B = 100, then A = 125. B is less by 25 on a base of 125 = 20%.

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