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    Question

    Ravi spent 30% of his monthly salary on rent, 50% of his

    remaining salary on groceries and travel, and saved the rest. If he saved Rs. 8,400, and the amount spent by him on groceries was 60% more than that on travel, then find the amount Ravi spent on groceries.
    A Rs.7,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4,880 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.6,250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.6,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the monthly salary of ''Ravi'' = Rs. ‘x’ ATQ, (x × 0.70 × 0.50) = 8400 So, x = 24,000 Ratio of amount spent on groceries to amount spent on travel = 8:5 Therefore, amount that he spent on groceries =(24000 × 0.70 × 0.50 × (8/13)) = Rs.6,400

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