Question
Sachin allocates 40% of his monthly income to his studies. From what remains, he spends 35% on food. After these expenses,he saves Rs. 1560 each month. How much does Sachin spend on food monthly?
Solution
Let monthly income of Sourav is Rs. x According to question; 0.60 × 0.65 × x = 1560 Or, x = 4000 Amount spent on food = 0.60 × 0.35 × 4000 = Rs. 840 Hence, option b.
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