Question
Pankaj gives 15% of her salary to his wife, 5% of the
remaining amount to his children and 20% of the remaining to his parents. If Pankaj is left with Rs. 36176, what is his total salary?Solution
Sol. Let Pankaj’s total salary be Rs. x Pankaj is left with = 85% of 95% of 80% of x As per the question, Pankaj is left with = Rs. 36176 85% of 95% of 80% of x= 36176 ⇒ x =36176*100*100*100/85*95*80= 56,000 Pankaj’s total salary = Rs. 56, 000.
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