NTSE Sample Paper NTSE SAT Practice Test-19

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    A person spends 30% of monthly salary on rent, 25% on food, 20% on children's education and 12% on electricity, and the balance of Rs. 1040 on the remaining items. What is the monthly salary of the person?

    A) Rs. 8,000   

    B) Rs. 9,000

    C) Rs. 9,600          

    D) Rs. 10,000

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Let the salary be Rs 100 p.m. Balance after spendings \[=Rs\text{ }100-\left( 30+25+20+12 \right)=\text{ }Rs\text{ }13\] \[\Rightarrow 13%\text{ }of\,\,x=1040,\text{ }so\text{ }x=8,000.\]            


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