A family spends 8% of its monthly income

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A family spends 8% of its monthly income on charity. In a particular month, the family spent ₹1,200 on charity. What is the income in that month?

Options:

₹15,000

₹16,000

₹12,000

₹18,000

Correct Answer:

₹15,000

Explanation:

Let Income of the family = 100x

ATQ,

Charity = 8% of income

1200 = 8% × 100x

100x = \(\frac{1200}{8}\) × 100

100x = 150 × 100

= Rs. 15000

Income of that month = 15000