Question

12. Amit was given an increment of 20% on his salary. If his new salary is 30600, what was
salary before the increment

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Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the salary before increment = x

increment = 20 % of x

=> 20 /100 × x

=> x/5

=> given that if his new salary is  rs. 30600

=> the new salary is also = x + x/5( the increment in the salary )

=> 56x​ = 30600

=> 6 x = 30600× 5

=> x = 30600×65​

x = 25,500