Salary reduction calculation

The employer reduced Mr. Mak's salary in a ratio of 4:5. If he received € 720 in his account, how much did he initially earn?

Final Answer:

x =  900

Step-by-step explanation:


x·4/5=720

4x = 3600


x = 3600/4 = 900

x = 900

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