Prema decided to donate 15% of her salary to an orphanage. On the day of donation she changed her mind and donated Rs. 1,896 which was 80% of what she had decided earlier. How much is Prerna's salary ?

Options

A. Rs. 18,500
B. Rs. 10,250
C. Rs. 15,800
D. Cannot be determined

Answer

C

Explanation

(c ) Let Prerna's salary be Rs. X
According to the question , 80% of 15% of x=1896
`implies x xx (15)/(100)xx(4)/(5)=1896`
`:. X =(1896xx5xx100)/(15xx4)= Rs. 15800`