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    Question

    The ratio of the pocket money of two persons β€˜P’ and

    β€˜Q’ is 5:2, respectively. β€˜P’ spends 60% of his pocket money while β€˜Q’ spends 25% of his pocket money. If the savings of β€˜P’ is Rs. 150 more than that of β€˜Q’, then find the total pocket money of β€˜P’.
    A Rs 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 1350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 1650 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the pocket money of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ be Rs. 5x and Rs. 2x respectively
    (0.4 Γ— 5x) – (0.75 Γ— 2x) = 150
    2x – 1.5x = 150 β†’ 0.5x = 150 β†’ x = 300
    Therefore, pocket money of β€˜P’ = 5x = Rs. 1500

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