Question

A man got a 10% increase in his salary. If his new salary is ₹ 1,54,000, find his original salary?

• A. Rs.140000
• B. Rs.120000
• C. Rs.110000
• D. Rs.130000

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rs.140000

Let the salary before the increment be Rs.100. Increase in salary =Rs.10 Increased salary =Rs.(100+10)=Rs.110 If increased salary is Rs. 154000, original salary =Rs.(100 ×154000)/110=Rs.140000