Question

The salary of a person was increased by 15%. If his salary now is 9936, then what is his initial salary?

Answer 1

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Let his initial salary be x.

According to the problem:

x+(15/100)x = 9936

=> x+15x/100=9936

=>(100x+15x)/100=9936

=>115x=9936×100=993600

=>x=993600/115=8640

Answer: The person's initial salary was 8640 Rs.

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TO CHECK:

15/100×9936=1296

:. 9936-1296=8640 Rs.

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Answer 2

Answer:

₹8640

Step-by-step explanation:

Let his initial salary be x.

According to the problem:

x+(15/100)x = 9936

=> x+15x/100=9936

=>(100x+15x)/100=9936

=>115x=9936x100=993600

=>x=993600/115

=>x=8640

Answer: The person's initial salary was ₹8640.

TO CHECK:

15/100x9936=1296

9936-1296= ₹8640.