Question

Data related to salary structure of 5 individuals from different organisations in March
$$\begin{array}{ccccc}\text{Individuals}& \text{Basic Salary}& \text{Total Allowance}& \text{Total Deduction}& \text{Net Salary}\\ \text{P}& 21800& 28600& -& -\\ \text{Q}& -& -& 4350& 25850\\ \text{R}& 10400& 12400& 2800& 20000\\ \text{S}& 11200& 13800& -& -\\ \text{T}& -& 21600& 5700& -\end{array}$$Note:
i. Total deduction = Provident Fund deduction (which is 10% of basic salary) + other deductions
ii. Net salary =. Basic Salary + Total Allowance -Total deduction
iii. Few values are missing in the table (indicated by -). A candidate is expected to calculate the missing values, if it is required to answer the given question, on the basis of the given data and information.
Q. asic salary of Sis what percent more than the basic salary of R?

• A. $6\frac{4}{13}$
• B. $5\frac{7}{13}$
• C. $9\frac{9}{13}$
• D. $11\frac{7}{13}$
• E. $7\frac{9}{13}$

Answer 1

The correct option is E $7\frac{9}{13}$

Basic Salary of S = 11200
Basic Salary of R = 10400
Difference = 11200 – 10400
Required $\%=\frac{800}{10400}\times 100=\frac{100}{13}\%=7\frac{9}{13}\%$