Question

A person spent 25% of his monthly income on food and 55% of the remaining on rent. If amount spent on rent is Rs 825, then find the amount spent on food.

A Rs. 403 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 525 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let, monthly income of person is Rs. x
So, 0.75 × 0.55 × x =825
So, x = 2000
Amount spent on food = 0.25 × 2000 = Rs. 500

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