The daily wage is increased by 50% and a person now gets Rs 25 per day. What was his daily wage before the increase ?
Answers.
A) Rs 20  B) Rs 16.6  C) Rs 18  D) Rs 19  E) none of these
Let A be the daily wages before the increase,   A ( 1 + x/100) = 25 (Given)   Here, x = 50   Therefore, A( 1 + 50/100) = 25   A = (25 x 100) / (150) = Rs 16.6.   ANSWER:Rs 16.6
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The daily wage is increased by 50% and a person now gets Rs 25 per day. What was his daily wage before the increase ?