Question

    A spent 37% and 25% of his monthly salary on food and

    rent, respectively. Of the remaining amount, he gave 20% and 40% 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. 2940.
    A Rs. 11100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 11000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 12100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 19100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 11200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the monthly salary of A be Rs. ‘x’ Amount spent on food = Rs. 0.37x Amount spent on rent = Rs. 0.25x Amount received by brother = (x - 0.37x - 0.25x) x 0.40 = 0.152x So according to question: 0.25x - 0.152x = 2940 0.098x = 2940 x = 30000 So, the amount spent on food = 0.37 x 30000 = Rs. 11100

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