Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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 )

=>

5

6x

= 30600

=> 6 x = 30600× 5

=> x = 30600×

6

5

x = 25,500

Answer 2

Answer:

25500₹

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the salary prior increment be x

Given that

$x + \frac{20}{100} x = 30600 \\ \\ \frac{120x}{100} = 30600 \\ x = 30600 \times \frac{100}{120} = 25500$