Question

A man got a 10% increase in his salary. If his new salary is 1,54,000, find his
original salary.
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Answer 1

Given :

The salary man got increased = 10% .

To find :

It new salary is 1,54,000 find his original salary?

Solution :

As we know , in this question we have to find salary if 10% increase in his salary .

Step 1 :

First we will find the increase salary :

Let the increase salary be x

There is 10% increasement in the salary

$= x + ( \frac{10}{100} )x$

= x + 0.1 x

= 1.1x

Increased Salary = 154000.

Step 2 :

So , now we will find the original salary which is asked in the question.

Therefore, 1.1x = 154000 x

$= \frac{154000}{1.1} = 1 \: 40 \: 000$

Hence , the original salary is Rs. 1,40, 000.

Answer 2

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