Question

The salary of a peon was increased by 7%.If his present salary is Rs1519.40. What was his salary before the increase.​

Answer 1

Answer:

His salary before increment is Rs.5680

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the Salary before increment be x

We are given that the salary of a clerk was increased by 7%

So, New salary = x+7\%x=x+\frac{7}{100}x=x+0.07x=1.07xx+7%x=x+1007x=x+0.07x=1.07x

We are given that his present salary is rs 6077.60

So, \begin{gathered}6077.60 = 1.07x\\\frac{6077.60}{1.07}=x\\5680=x\end{gathered}6077.60=1.07x1.076077.60=x5680=x

Hence His salary before increment is Rs.5680

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

salary increased =7%

present salary = 1519.40

so its before salary = 7/1519.40×100

= 151940/7

= 21765.7