Question
A person 'P' allocates 25% of his monthly salary towards
rent. Out of the remaining salary, he spends 40% on food and clothing, saving the rest. His total savings amount to Rs. 7,200. Additionally, the amount he spends on food is 50% more than what he spends on clothes. Determine the amount Suraj spent on food.Solution
ATQ,
Let the monthly salary of ''P'' = Rs. ‘x’ ATQ, (x × 0.75 × 0.60) = 7200 So, x = 16000 Ratio of amount spent on food to amount spent on clothes = 3:2 Therefore, amount that he spent on food = {16000 × 0.75 × 0.40 × (3/5)} = Rs.2,880Â
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