Question

    A person spent 15% of his monthly income on food

    and 60% of the remaining on rent. If amount spent on rent is Rs 5798.70, then find the amount spent on food.
    A Rs. 1900.4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1705.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1910 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, monthly income of person is Rs. x
    So, 0.85 × 0.60 × x =5798.7
    So, x = 11370
    Amount spent on food = 0.15 × 11370 = Rs. 1705.5

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