Question

Rajiv spends 40% of his monthly income on food and 25% on education for his children. Of the remaining salary, he spends 20% on entertainment and 15% for purchasing dresses. He is now left with Rs. 22,750. What is the monthly salary of Rajiv?

• A. 95000
• B. 100000
• C. 75000
• D. 80000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 100000

Rajiv’s monthly salary be X Rajiv spends 65% of his salary on food and education Of the remaining he spends 35% of salary on entertainment and foods. According to the question, X*(35/100)*(65/100) = 22750 X = 22750*(100/65)*(100/35) X = 100000