Question

    P gave 60% of the amount he had to Q. Q gave

    2/7th of that amount to R. After paying Rs.250 to the shopkeeper out of the amount he gets from Q, R is now left with Rs.1250. How much amount did P have?
    A 6500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 7250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total amount P have Rs. x R have = Rs.1250 Now according to the question, => [x× (60/100) × (2/7)] – 250 = 1250 =>x× (60/100) × (2/7) = 1500 => x = 8750 Therefore, P have Rs.8750.

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