After deducting 10 % from a sum and then 20 % from the remainder, there is Rs 3600 left - Maths - Comparing Quantities

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After deducting 10 % from a sum and then 20 % from the remainder,
there is Rs 3600 left Find the original amount

Anuradha Sharma · Accepted Answer

Let the amount is Rs
 xSo according to the question, After 10% of deduction we get, x-x×10100=910xand again 20% deduction we get, 910x-910x×20100=910x-950x=36x50and it is given as, 36x50=3600So x = 5000

After deducting 10 % from a sum and then 20 % from the remainder, there is Rs.3600 left. Find the original amount