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Anubhav spent 14% of his income on electricity, bills, 28% on rent and 18% on shopping. If ${\frac{1}{4}}^{th}$ of the remaining amount is ₹5120, how much did he spend on electricity bills? |
₹7160 ₹7168 ₹8160 ₹9000 |
₹7168 |
Assume total income be P Expenditure on Electricity 14% = 0.14P Exp on rent 18% = 0.18P Exp on shopping 28% = 0.28P Total exp = (0.14+0.18+0.28)P = 0.6P Savings = 0.4P 1/4th of savings = 5120 0.4P/4 = 5120 0.1P = 5120 P = 51200 Exp on Elect. Bill = 0.14P = 0.14*51200 = 7168 The correct answer is Option (2) → ₹7168 |