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    Question

    A person "P" allocates 34% of their monthly income to

    entertainment, 22% to food, 18% to studies, 12% to clothes, and the remainder to traveling. The difference between the amounts spent on entertainment and traveling is Rs. 3600. Determine the amount spent on food.
    A Rs.3960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.3560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.3900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.2560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let monthly income of P is Rs. 100x Percentage of amount spent on travelling = 100 – 34 – 22 – 18 – 12 = 14% According to question 0.34 × 100x – 0.14 × 100x = 3600 34x – 14x = 3600 20x = 3600 x = 180 Monthly income of P= Rs. 18000 Money spent on food = 0.22 × 18000 = Rs.3960

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