Question
The monthly income of B is 25% more than that of A. If
the income of B is Rs. 42000 and A saves 40% of his monthly income, then find A’s expenditure.Solution
Monthly income of B = Rs. 42000 Monthly income of A = 42000/1.25 = Rs. 33600 Monthly expenditure of A = 60% of 33600 = Rs. 20160
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