A man's initial salary is ₦540.00 a month and increases after each period of six months by ₦36.00 a month. Find his salary in the eight month of the third y...

A man's initial salary is ₦540.00 a month and increases after each period of six months by ₦36.00 a month. Find his salary in the eight month of the third year.

Answer Details

Since the salary increases by 36 after every 6 months
Every 6 months that can be counted on the eight month of the third year is 5
(i.e. 2 times in the first year, 2 times in the second year and once in the third year)
His salary then = initial salary + increment
= 540 + 5(36)
= 540 + 180
= ₦720.00
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