Question

    Pawan earns Rs. 40,000, which is 20% less than Bhuvan's

    income. Bhuvan spends 60% of his income and saves the remaining amount. The savings ratio of Pawan to Bhuvan is 12:25. Determine how much Pawan spends.
    A Rs.30400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.7200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.5800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Income of ‘Pawan’ = Rs. 40000 Therefore, income of ‘Bhuvan’ = 40000/0.8 = Rs. 50000 Savings of ‘Bhuvan’ = 0.4 × 50000 = Rs. 20000 Savings of ‘Pawan’ = 20000 × (12/25) = Rs. 9600 Expenditure of ‘Pawan’ = 40000 – 9600 = Rs. 30400

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