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Mahesh gets a 2% increase in his sale amount in the first year and a 20% increase in the second year, and with that his present sale is ₹1,90,400
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Mahesh gets a 2% increase in his sale amount in the first year and a 20% increase in the second year, and with that his present sale is ₹1,90,400. What was his sale (in ₹) two years ago? (Rounded off to two decimal places.)​

A.

1,86,666.67

B.

1,58,666.67

C.

1,55,555.56

D.

1,35,555.56

Correct option is C

Given:

1st year: 2% increase

2nd year: 20% increase

Present sale = ₹1,90,400 

Solution: 

Value two year ago:

190400×100102×100120190400 \times \frac{100}{102}\times\frac{100}{120}  

= ₹1,55,555.56

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