If Rs. 8,500 is deducted as Zakat, what will be the total amount before the deduction?

Explanation:

Zakat is usually calculated as 2.5% (1/40) of the total wealth.

Let the total amount before deduction be X.

Given Zakat deducted = Rs. 8,500

So:

2.5% of X = 8,500

Convert percentage into fraction:

2.5% = 2.5/100 = 1/40

So:

X / 40 = 8,500

Multiply both sides by 40:

X = 8,500 × 40

X = 340,000

Final Answer: Rs. 340,000