Question

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

• A. ₹1,40,000
• B. ₹ 1,44,000
• C. ₹ 1,30,000
• D. ₹ 1,20,000

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Let us assume the initial salary to be '$x$'.

The increased salary $=x+10\%$ of $x$

$=x+\frac{10x}{100}$

$=\frac{110x}{100}$

$\therefore \frac{110x}{100}=Rs.1,54,000$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{100}{110}\times 1,54,000$

$\Rightarrow x=Rs.1,40,000$

Hence, Option A is correct.