JAMB - Mathematics (1979 - No. 6)

After getting a rise of 15%, a man's new monthly salary is N345. How much per month did he earn before the increase?
N330
N396.75
N300
N293.25
N360

Explanation

Let x represent his monthly salary before increase 15% of

x = 345

% profit = (100 + 15)%

= 115%

\(\frac{115}{100}\)x = 345

115x = 34500

x = N300.00

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