Narasimha's salary was first increased by 40% and then decreased by 40%. If his present salary is Rs.16800, then what was his original salary?

• 20000 Rs.
  
  If his original salary was 'x' Rs., then present salary=x*(140/100)*(60/100)=x*1.4*0.6=0.84x
  As 0.84x=16800, x=16800/0.84=20000
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• 2000 is the final snswer
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• The correct ans is 20000
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