The ratio of expenditure to saving of a person is 26 : 3. If the monthly income is ₹ 7250, what is the monthly saving?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: ₹ 750

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Income equals expenditure plus saving. Given the ratio expenditure : saving, we can treat income as the sum of parts, then compute the value of one part from the total income to get the saving.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Expenditure : Saving = 26 : 3
  • Income = ₹ 7250
  • Income = (26 + 3) parts = 29 parts


Concept / Approach:
Find one-part value by dividing income by 29. Multiply the one-part value by 3 to get savings. This is a direct part-to-total conversion.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Total parts = 26 + 3 = 29One part = 7250 / 29 = 250Saving = 3 parts = 3 * 250 = ₹ 750



Verification / Alternative check:
Expenditure = 26 parts = 26 * 250 = ₹ 6500. Income check: 6500 + 750 = 7250.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
290, 350, 780, 680 are not 3 out of 29 parts of 7250; they break the ratio when recomputed.



Common Pitfalls:
Interchanging the order to “saving : expenditure”; always align parts with the given order.



Final Answer:
₹ 750

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