Question

Smiths monthly salary was RS. 2500 find his salary now after an increase of 20%

Answer 1

Hey there!

Given,
Actual salary = 2500 Rs.

Increase = 20% .

Increase in Salary = 20/100 * 2500 = 25*20 = 500 Rs.

New Salary = 2500 + 500 = 3000 Rs.

Answer 2

Let the salary be x
20% of 2500 is x
X = 500
Now, salary+ increase
2500+500=3000
His salary will be 3000.