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      Question

      Q uses 76% of his monthly earnings. If his total savings

      for 7 months amount to Rs. 42,840, determine his total spending over a period of 9 months.
      A Rs.1,50,420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.5,74,420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.1,74,420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.2,54,020 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the monthly income of Q be Rs. '100p'. Monthly expenditure = 0.76 Γ— 100p = Rs. '76p' Monthly savings = 100p - 76p = Rs. '24p' ATQ, 24p = (42,840/7) = 6120 Or, 'p' = 255 Therefore, required expenditure = 9 Γ— 76p = 9 Γ— 76 Γ— 255 = Rs. 1,74,420

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