Question

Ankit was given an increment of 10% on his salary. His new salary is Rs 3575. What was his salary before increment?

Answer 1

Let the salary of Ankit before increment be = Rs x

New salary of Ankit = Rs 3575

Increase in salary is = 10% of 100 = 10

Present salary = 100 + 10 = 110

So, Salary of Ankit before increment is x × 110/100 = 3575

By calculating for x we get,

x × 110 = 3575 × 100

x = (3575 × 100)/110

= 3250

∴ Salary of Ankit before increment is Rs 3250.