Question
Pooja spent 45% of her earnings on shopping, 55% of the
remaining on house expenses, and the rest she saved. If her savings are Rs. 990, determine how much she spent on house expenses.Solution
ATQ,
Let, earnings of Pooja be Rs. 100x
According to question;
0.55 × 0.45 × 100x = 990
Or, x = 40
So, amount spent on house expenses = 0.55 × 0.55 × 4000 = Rs. 1210
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