Question
Riya spent 40% of her income on groceries and 50% of the
remaining on entertainment. If she saves Rs. 1800 after these expenses, what is the amount spent on entertainment?Solution
ATQ,
Let income of Riya be Rs. x
According to question;
0.60 × 0.50 × x = 1800
Or, x = 6000
Amount spent on entertainment = 0.60 × 0.50 × 6000 = Rs. 1800
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