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  • A man saves 20% of his monthly salary. If an account of dearness of things he is to increase his monthly expenses by 15%, he is only able to save Rs. 400 per month. What is his monthly salary ?


  • Options
  • A. Rs. 6000
  • B. Rs. 4500
  • C. Rs. 5000
  • D. Rs. 6500

  • Correct Answer
  • Rs. 5000 

    Explanation

    Income = Rs. 100

    Expenditure = Rs. 80

    Savings = Rs. 20

    Present Expenditure 80x(15/100) = Rs. 12 = 80 + 12 = Rs. 92

    Present Savings = 100 ? 92 = Rs. 8

    100 ------ 8
    ? --------- 400 => 5000

    His salary = Rs. 5000

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