Question

Data related to salary structure of 5 individuals from different organisations in March
$$\begin{array}{ccccc}\text{Individuals}& \text{Basic Salary}& \text{Total Allowance}& \text{Total Deduction}& \text{Net Salary}\\ \text{P}& 21800& 28600& -& -\\ \text{Q}& -& -& 4350& 25850\\ \text{R}& 10400& 12400& 2800& 20000\\ \text{S}& 11200& 13800& -& -\\ \text{T}& -& 21600& 5700& -\end{array}$$Note:
i. Total deduction = Provident Fund deduction (which is 10% of basic salary) + other deductions
ii. Net salary =. Basic Salary + Total Allowance -Total deduction
iii. Few values are missing in the table (indicated by -). A candidate is expected to calculate the missing values, if it is required to answer the given question, on the basis of the given data and information.
Q. If Q’s total allowance was Rs.3000 more than his basic salary, what was his total allowance?

• A. 17000
• B. 17500
• C. 16000
• D. 16600
• E. 15500

Answer 1

The correct option is D

16600

25850 = (x+x+3000)-4350
25850 = 2x + 3000 - 4350
x = 13600 Therefore, total allowance of Q = 13600 + 3000 = 16600