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    Question

    The income of Amit is Rs. 12,000 greater than Bhuvan's

    income. Amit spends 75% of his income, whereas Bhuvan's expenditure is 80% of Amit's expenditure. If Bhuvan saves Rs. 4,800, calculate how much Amit saves.
    A Rs.12500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.10500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.13520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the income of ‘Amit’ be Rs. ‘x’ Therefore, income of ‘Bhuvan’ = Rs. (x – 12000) According to the question, (x – 12000) – 0.8 × 0.75x = 4800 Or, x = 16800/0.4 = 42000 Therefore, savings of ‘Amit’ = 0.25x = Rs.10500

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