Question
Maya used 25% of her income for personal expenses, 60% of
the remaining for house rent, and saved the rest. If she saved Rs. 900, find the amount she spent on rent.Solution
ATQ,
Let, income of Maya be Rs. 100x
According to question;
0.75 × 0.40 × 100x = 900
Or, x = 30
So, amount spent on rent = 0.75 × 0.60 × 3000 = Rs. 1350
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