Question

Sri gave 50% of the amount he had to Jothi. Jothi gave 2/5th of what he received from sri to saratha. After paying Rs. 200 to the taxi driver out of the amount he gets from jothi, saratha is now left with Rs. 700. How much amount did Sri have?

• A. 4000
• B. 4250
• C. 4500
• D. 4750

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 4500

Let Sri’s amount be x, Saratha now having the amount of 700, =>(x*(50/100)*(2/5)) – 200 = 700 = > x*(50/100)*(2/5) = 900 = > x= 900*5 = 4500