Question

Mr Amar spends 50% of his monthly income on household items and out of the remaining he spends 25% on travelling, 30% on entertainment, 15% on shopping and remaining amount of Rs. 900 is saved. What is Mr Amar’s monthly income?

• A. Rs. 6,000
• B. Rs. 12,000
• C. Rs. 9,000
• D. Rs. 10,000

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rs. 6,000

Income=X House hold expenditure = 50% of X=X/2 Remaining=X/2 Travelling = 25% Entertainment = 30% Shopping = 15% Total = 70% ⇒ Rest amount ⇒ 30% of X/2=900 (30/100)*X/2=900 X= 6,000.