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      Question

      Meenu spent 30% of the salary on entertainment and 10%

      on makeup. She spent 20% of the remaining on the food and 50% of the remaining invested in mutual funds and remaining she spent on clothing. If the amount she spent on entertainment and makeup together is Rs.8000, then find the amount she spent on clothing?
      A Rs.5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.6050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.5400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.4800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Rs.5600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the salary be Rs.100x. Salary spent on entertainment and makeup together = 40% of 100x = 40x Salary spent on food = 20% of (100x – 40x) = 12x Remaining salary = 60x – 12x = 48x Salary invested in mutual funds = 50% of 48x = 24x Amount she spent on clothing = 8000 × (24x/40x) = Rs.4800

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