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?
Q1. 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?
Answer: Rs. 7500
Explanation: After a 20% increase then 20% decrease, the net factor is 1.2×0.8 = 0.96; original salary = 7200 ÷ 0.96 = Rs. 7500.