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After a 35% raise, Deepak's monthly salary is ₹27000. What was his salary before the raise?

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  • A20000
  • B17550
  • C18500
  • D21000

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1.35 × S = 27000 → S = 27000 ÷ 1.35 = ₹20000. (Taking 35% off 27000 gives the wrong figure 17550.)
Answer: A) 20000

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