Question

    Rickey spends 35% of his salary on groceries, 15% on

    loans, 14% on electricity bills and 6% on miscellaneous. If his savings at the end of a month are ₹2,400, then his salary per month (in ₹) is:
    A 8,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5,828 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let salary be x. Total spent 35%+15%+14%+6%= 70%   Savings percentage= 100%-70% = 30%   Savings amount=   0.3x =2400 x= 2400/ 0.3 = 8000 Rickey's salary is Rs.8,000.

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