Question

If a teacher’s salary is increased by 8% and the new salary is Rs 13500,what was his
Previous salary?

Answer 1

Answer:

let the previous salary be=x

Teacher salary increased by 8%

8%=0.08x

New salary=Previous salary+8% increased salary

13, 500=x+0.08x

x=13500/1.08

x=12500

The previous salary is 12500