Question

    A person spent 20% of his monthly income on food and 65% of the remaining on rent. If amount spent on rent is Rs 1047.80, then find the amount spent on food.

    A Rs. 403 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 705.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, monthly income of person is Rs. x So, 0.80 × 0.65 × x = 1047.5 So, x = 2015 Amount spent on food = 0.20 × 2015 = Rs. 403

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