Moons salary was first increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. If his present salary is Rs. 7200, then what was his original salary?

A. Rs. 8000
B. Rs. 7500
C. Rs. 7400
D. Rs. 7200
E. None of these

Let Mohan’s salary be Rs.100.

When increased by 20%, Mohan’s salary = Rs.120
Again when decreased by 20%, Mohan’s salary = 120 – 24 = Rs. 96.
But present salary is Rs. 7200
for, 96 —> 100 ; 7200 —> ?
Required salary is 7200/96 * 100 = Rs. 7500

Correct Answer: Rs. 7500 ✔

Last Updated: February 07, 2020