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Question
The salary of a man is ₹ 7,200 per month, which is now increased by 8%. Find his new salary per month.
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Solution
Monthly salary = ₹ 7,200
Increased by 8% = `7,200xx8/100` = ₹ 576
New salary = monthly salary + increase
= ₹ 7,200 + ₹ 576
= ₹ 7,776
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