Question
Income of Priya is Rs. 25,000. She spends 14% on rent,
16% on clothing, 'a%' on food, 32% on others and saves the rest. If her savings is Rs. 5,000, find the value of 'a'.Solution
Savings as percentage of income = (5000 ÷ 25000) × 100 = 20%
So, 14 + 16 + a + 32 + 20 = 100
Or, 82 + a = 100
Or, a = 18
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