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 initial salary be Rs x.
We know that:
Salary before increment + increment given on salary = new salary
\[ \therefore x + 10 \%\text{ of }x = 3575\]
\[ \Rightarrow x + \frac{10}{100}x = 3575\]
\[ \Rightarrow 100x + 10x = 357500\]
\[ \Rightarrow 110x = 357500\]
\[ \Rightarrow x = \frac{357500}{110}\]
\[ \Rightarrow x = 3250\]
∴ Salary before increment = Rs 3, 250