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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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