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    Question

    A person spends 12% of his income on rent and 20% of the

    remaining income on entertainment. If the amount spent on rent is Rs. 4,800, then find the amount spent on entertainment.
    A Rs.7,040 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.6,350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.8,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.5,475 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the income of the person be Rs. x.
    Amount spent on rent = 0.12x = Rs. 4,800
    Total income = 4,800 Ă· 0.12 = Rs. 40,000
    Amount spent on entertainment = 0.20 Ă— (0.88x) = 0.176x = 40,000 Ă— 0.176 = Rs. 7,040

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