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    Question

    From her overall earnings, Veena allocates Rs. 8000 to

    SIP. From the remaining salary, she allocates 10% to vegetables and 7.5% to transportation, which is Rs. 5450 less than the amount spent on house rent. If, after all these expenses, Veena has Rs. 20050 left, determine her spending on house rent.
    A 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the salary of Veena be Rs. y Amount spent on Vegetables= 0.1(y – 8000) Amount spent on transportation = Rs. 0.075(y – 8000) Amount spent on House rent = Rs. 0.075(y – 8000) + 5450 According to the question, y – {0.1(y – 8000) + 0.075(y – 8000) + 0.075(y – 8000) + 5450} = 20050 + 8000 Or, y – 0.25(y – 8000) – 5450 = 28050 Or, 0.75y = 31500 Or, y = Rs. 42000 Amount spent by Veena on rent = 0.075(y – 8000) + 5450 = Rs. 8000

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