Question

Appu's grandmother gave him Rs 500 as pocket money. He bought a new dress for his sister which cost him Rs 400. What percent of his pocket money did he spend on buying the dress?

• A. 20
• B. 40
• C. 30
• D. 25

Answer 1

The correct option is D 25

Money spent on dress = Rs 400
Total Money = Rs 500
Percent of his pocket money he spent on buying the dress = $\frac{400}{500}\times 100=80$%