Question

A person spent 12.5% of his monthly income on food and 32% of the remaining on rent. If amount spent on rent is Rs 1512, then find the amount spent on food.

A Rs. 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 675 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, 0.875 × 0.32 × x =1512
So, x = 5400
Amount spent on food = 0.125 × 5400 = Rs. 675

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