Question

    P gave 70% of the amount he had to Q. Q gave 2/5th of that amount to R. After paying Rs.260 to the shopkeeper out of the amount he gets from Q, R is now left with Rs.1560. How much amount did P have?

    A 6500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total amount P have Rs. x R have = Rs.1560 Now according to the question, => [x× (70/100) × (2/5)] – 260 = 1560 =>x× (70/100) × (2/5) = 1820 => x = 6500 Therefore, P have Rs.6500.

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