Question

After getting an 8% increase in the salary, Mohan's new salary is Rs. 1,51,200. What was his original salary?.

Answer 1

Let the original salary be $x$.

New salary $=x+\frac{8}{100}\left(x\right)$

$\Rightarrow \left(1.08\right)x=151200$

$x=\frac{151200}{1.08}$

$=140000$Rs.