Question

11. On increasing the salary of a man by 25%, it becomes < 20000. What was his original
00
18000. What is its gross value?
(c) 19800
(d) none of these
salary?
(a) 15000
(b) 3 16000
examination. 950
(c) 7 18000​

Answer 1

Answer:

16000 Rs

Explanation:

Let his original salary b x on increasing to 25% it becomes 20000 so x+x*25%=20000

x+x/4=20000

5x/4=20000

x=20000*4/5

x=80000/5

x=rs16000

Answer 2

₹ 16000 Because, Let original salary of man be ₹ x Increases salary him = 25% The value increased = 25% of ₹ x = (25/100) × x = (25x/100) = (x/4) Salary after increment = (x + (x/4)) = (4x + x)/4 = (5x/4) His increased salary = ₹ 20000 = (5x/4) = 20000 = x = (20000 × 4) / 5 = x = 4000 × 4 = x = ₹ 16000Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/750299/on-increasing-the-salary-of-a-man-by-25-it-becomes-20000-what-was-his-original-salary