Question

amit was given an increment of 20%on his salary. if new salary is rs15300 what was his salary before the increment?

Answer 1

Increment given to Amit=20%
New salary=153000
Salary before increment=
20% of x + x = 15300
20/100*x+x=15300
1/5*x+x=15300
1x/5+x=15300
1x+5x/5=15300
6x/5=15300
x=15300 *5/6
x=12,750