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 =x

Increment given =10% of the salary

$\therefore$ Salary after increment will be

$=x\times \frac{100+10}{100}=\frac{x\times 110}{100}=\frac{11}{10}x$

$\therefore \frac{11}{10}x=3575\Rightarrow x=\frac{3575\times 10}{11}$

$\Rightarrow x=325\times 10=3250$

$\therefore$ Salary before increment =Rs. 3250