Question

    Priya spends 35% of her income on house rent. From

    what’s left, she uses 25% for groceries and 50% for travel. The rest is her savings. If the difference between the amount she spends on rent and what she saves is Rs. 2100, what is her income?
    A Rs.11,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.10,250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.17,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.13,300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let Priya’s income be Rs. 100x Rent = 35% of income = 35x Remaining income = 65x Savings = 65x × (1 - 0.25 - 0.50) = 65x × 0.25 = 16.25x Difference = 35x - 16.25x = 18.75x So, 18.75x = 2100 Or, x = 112 Income = 100x = 100 × 112 = Rs.11,200

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