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    Question

    Meena spends 20% of her income on food and one-fifth on

    rent. She saves 60% of the remaining income, which equals Rs.7200. Find her total income.
    A Rs.25,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.20,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.30,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.21,700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Income of Meena = 100x Amount spent on food = 100x × 20/100 = 20x Amount spent on rent = 100x × 1/5 = 20x Savings = [100x – 20x – 20x] × 60/100 = 36x 36x = 7200 x = 200 Income = 100 × 200 = Rs.20,000

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