Question

On increasing a man's salary by 12%, his salary increases by ₹2316. What was his original salary?

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Answer 1

Let his original salary be 'x'.

Given that On increasing a man's salary by 12%, his salary increases by 2316.

= > 12% of x = 2316

= > 12x/100 = 2316

= > 12x = 2316 * 100

= > 12x = 231600

= > x = 19300.

Therefore, his original salary = 19300.

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Answer 2

Let the salary be x

After 12% increase his salary would be  

x + 12x/100 = (x + 2316)

(100x + 12x) = 100x +  231600

112x - 100x = 231600

12x = 231600

x = 231600/12

x = 19300