Question

    Sumit spends 30% of his salary on food items and 30% of

    the remaining amount on electricity bill. If Sumit saves Rs. 29400, what is his total salary?
    A Rs. 60000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 22500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 32000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 45000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sol. Let the total salary of Sumit be Rs. x Sumit’s saving = 70% of 70% of x As per the question, Sumit’s saving = 29400 70% of 70% of x = 29400 ⇒ x = 29400*100/70*100/70= 16,000 Sumit’s total salary = Rs. 60,000.

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