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    Question

    Gaurav spends 25% of his salary on grocery and 35% of

    the remaining amount on electricity bills. If Gaurav saves Rs. 33637.5, what is his total salary?
    A Rs. 65000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 69000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 62000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 75000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total salary of Gaurav be Rs. x Gaurav ’s saving = 75% of 65% of x As per the question, Gaurav ’s saving = 33637.5 75% of 65% of x = 33637.5 ⇒ x = 33637.5× 100× (100/75)× 65 = 69,000 Gaurav ’s total salary = Rs. 69,000.

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