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      Question

      A person spends 8% of his income on health and 35% of

      the remaining income on groceries. If the amount spent on health is Rs. 3,200, then find the amount spent on groceries.
      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
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the income of the person be Rs. x.
      Amount spent on health = 0.08x = Rs. 3,200
      Total income = 3,200 ÷ 0.08 = Rs. 40,000
      Amount spent on groceries = 0.35 × (0.92x) = 0.322x = 40,000 × 0.322 = Rs. 12,880

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