Question

A man got a 10% increase in his salary. If his new salary is ₹ 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

The correct option is A ₹ 1,40,000

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

The increased salary = $x+10\%$ of $x$ = $x+\frac{10x}{100}$ = $\frac{110x}{100}$

According to the question,

New increased salary = ₹ 1,54,000

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

$\Rightarrow$ $x$ = $\frac{100}{110}\times 1,54,000$ = ₹ 1,40,000