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A factory announces a bonus of 10% to its employees. If an employee gets ₹ 10,780, find his actual salary.

Let the salary be x

Percentage (%) of bonus = 10%


⇒ Amount of bonus = 10% of x


Total salary received = 10% of x + x = 10,780



= 1.1 x


⇒ 1.1 x = 10,780


X= 9800


So, salary is 9800


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