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A person has total income Rs. x. He spends 20% of his income on travelling, 30% on groceries and was left with Rs. 2500. What was his total income?1. Rs. 45002. Rs. 50003. Rs. 40004. Rs. 30005. Rs. 3500 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rs. 5000 Given: Percentage spent on travelling = 20% Percentage spent on groceries = 30% Money left = Rs. 2500 Concept Used: Total income = 100% Calculations: Total income = Rs. x Percentage spent on travelling = 20% Percentage spent on groceries = 30% Percentage of money left = 100% – (20% + 30%) = 50% ⇒ Money left = Rs. 2500 50% = Rs. 2500 ⇒ 100% = Rs. 2500 × 100%/50% ⇒ 100% = Rs. 5000 Total income = x = Rs. 5000 ∴ The total income of the person is Rs. 5000. |
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