Question

Narasimha's salary was first increased by 40% and then decreased by 40%. If his present salary is rs.16800, then what was his original salary?

Answer 1

SALARY OF NARSHIMA AT PRESENT =16, 800
INCREASED%=40%
40/100×16,800
=RS (6,720+16,800)
=RS 23,520 IS HER INCREASED SALARY

DECREASED %=40%
SALARY=23,520
=40/100×23520
=RS 9,408
=RS (23520-9408)
=RS 14,112
ORIGINAL SALRY=RS(23520-14112)
=9408 IS HER ORGJNAL SALARY