Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The salaries of P and Q together amount to ₹1,20,000. P spends 95% of his salary and Q 85% of his salary. If their savings are the same, then what is P’s salary?

Options:

₹80,000

₹72,000

₹90,000

₹60,000

Correct Answer:

₹90,000

Explanation:

5% of P's salary = 15% of Q's salary

Ratio of                  P     :     Q

Salary                    3     :     1

ATQ ,

4R = 120000

R = 30000

P's salary = 3R = 3 × 30000 = 90000