Practicing Success
Savita spends 20% of her monthly income on groceries, 15% of the remaining on rent and then 60% of the left over on children's education and others. If she saves ₹9,792 a month, then how much (in ₹) does she spend on rent? |
3,960 4,450 4,200 4,320 |
4,320 |
Let total salary of Savita = 100x Expenditure on Groceries = 20% of 100x = 20x Remaining amount = 100x - 20x = 80x Expenditure on Rent = 15% of 80x = 12x Remaining amount = 80x - 12x = 68x Expenditure on children education and others = 60% of 68x = 40.8x Savings = 100x - 20x - 12x - 40.8x = 27.2x According to question , 27.2x = 9792 x = 360 Money spend on Rent = 12 x = 12 × 360 = 4320 |