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      Question

      A man spends 1/3 of his monthly salary on rent, 1/4 on

      food and 1/6 on transport. He saves the remaining Rs 4500. Find his monthly salary.
      A Rs 18,900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs 17,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs 18,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs 10,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Fraction of salary spent = 1/3 + 1/4 + 1/6 Find LCM of 3, 4, 6 = 12 1/3 = 4/12 1/4 = 3/12 1/6 = 2/12 Total spent = (4 + 3 + 2) / 12 = 9/12 = 3/4 So, fraction saved = 1 βˆ’ 3/4 = 1/4 Saved amount = 1/4 of salary = 4500 Salary = 4500 Γ— 4 = 18,000 Answer: Monthly salary = Rs 18,000.

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