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    Question

    'T' spends 20% of his monthly income on education, 35%

    on medical expenses, and 15% of the remaining amount on leisure activities. He saves the rest in a bank deposit that gives simple interest at a rate of 7% per annum. Find the amount 'T' will get at the end of the year if his spending on leisure activities is Rs. 750 per month.
    A Rs.6064.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4547.50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.5508.66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.7508.88 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let monthly income = Rs. 100b Spending on education = 100b ├Ч 0.2 = Rs. 20b Spending on medical expenses = 100b ├Ч 0.35 = Rs. 35b Spending on leisure activities = (100b тАУ 20b тАУ 35b) ├Ч 0.15 = Rs. 6.75b Savings = 100b тАУ 20b тАУ 35b тАУ 6.75b = Rs. 38.25b Now, 6.75b = 750 Or, 38.25b = 4250 Total interest paid by the bank deposit: = P ├Ч r ├Ч t = 4250 ├Ч 7 ├Ч 1/100 = Rs. 297.50 Amount = 4250 + 297.50 = Rs. 4547.50

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