A man received 5 percent increase in his salary. His new salary is rupees 252 . What was his original salary?
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Let his original salary be x.
Given that he received 5% increase in his salary.
x + x * 5%
= x + x/5
= 6x/5
Given that salary after increased = 252 rupees.
6x/5 = 252
6x = 252 * 5
6x = 1260
x = 1260/6
x = 210.
Given that he received 5% increase in his salary.
x + x * 5%
= x + x/5
= 6x/5
Given that salary after increased = 252 rupees.
6x/5 = 252
6x = 252 * 5
6x = 1260
x = 1260/6
x = 210.
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