What's the salary?

Algebra Level 2

If A's salary were 20 % 20\% higher, it would be 20 % 20\% less than B's. If B's salary is $ 60000 \$60000 , what is A's salary?


The answer is 40000.

Anuj Shikarkhane by Anuj Shikarkhane , 19, India

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Let a a be A's salary, and b b be B's salary.

1.2 a = 0.8 b 1.2 a = 0.8 ∗ 60000 1.2 a = 48000 a = 48000 1.2 a = 40000 1.2a = 0.8b \\ 1.2a = 0.8 \ast 60000 \\ 1.2a = 48000 \\ a = \frac{48000}{1.2} \\ \boxed{a = 40000}

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