A person spends 28% of his salary on food, 25% on house rent, 12% on…
2025
A person spends 28% of his salary on food, 25% on house rent, 12% on entertainment and 5% on conveyance. If his savings at the end of the month is Rs. 4800, then his salary per month in rupees is:
- A.
Rs 20000
- B.
Rs 16000
- C.
Rs 18000
- D.
Rs 12000
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Rs 16,000
Step 1: Calculate total expenditure percentage: 28% + 25% + 12% + 5% = 70%.
Step 2: Therefore savings = 100% − 70% = 30% of the salary.
Step 3: Given savings = Rs. 4,800 = 30% of salary, so salary = 4,800 × (100/30).
Compute: 4,800 × (100/30) = 4,800 × 10/3 = 16,000.
Therefore the monthly salary is Rs. 16,000.