Inflation

What is better for people (employees)?

salary increase of 16%
price reduction of 16% « Correct result

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} n_1={\displaystyle \frac{1.16x}{y}} \\ {n}_2={\displaystyle \frac{x}{0.84y}} \\ {\displaystyle \frac{n_1}{n_2}}=1.16\cdot 0.84=0.97 \\ {n}_1=0.97n_2 \\ {n}_1<n_2 \end{gathered}$$

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