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      Question

      In 2023, Meena spends 65% of her salary. In 2024, her

      salary increased by 35%, and she raised her expenditure by 25%. What is the percentage increment in her savings?
      A 48.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 40.65% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 53.57% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 63.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the income of Meena in 2023 be Rs. 100e

      Expenditure of Meena in 2023 = 0.65 Γ— 100e = Rs. 65e

      Savings of Meena in 2023 = 100e - 65e = Rs. 35e

      Income of Meena in 2024 = 1.35 Γ— 100e = Rs. 135e

      Expenditure of Meena in 2024 = 1.25 Γ— 65e = Rs. 81.25e

      Savings of Meena in 2024 = 135e - 81.25e = Rs. 53.75e

      Therefore, percentage increase in savings = [(53.75e - 35e) Γ· 35e] Γ— 100 = 53.57%

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