Question

    A spent 20% and 30% of his monthly salary on food and

    rent, respectively. Of the remaining amount, he gave 15% and 20% to his mother and brother, respectively. Find the amount spent by him on food, if the difference between the amount received by his brother and the amount spent on rent is Rs. 2880.
    A Rs. 2580 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2890 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2870 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 2880 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 2800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the monthly salary of A be Rs. ‘x’ Amount spent on food = Rs. 0.20x Amount spent on rent = Rs. 0.30x Amount received by brother = (x – 0.30x – 0.20x) × 0.20 = 0.10x So according to question: => 0.30x – 0.10x = 2880 => 0.20x = 2880 => x = 14400 So, the amount spent on food = 0.20 × 14400 = Rs. 2880

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