Question

A person spent 23% of his monthly income on food and 40% of the remaining on rent. If amount spent on rent is Rs 770, then find the amount spent on food.

A Rs. 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 675 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 575 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, 0.77 × 0.40 × x =770
So, x = 2500
Amount spent on food = 0.23 × 2500 = Rs. 575

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