Question

For the last 10 days, Kareem spent the same amount every day and has spent a total of Rs.230. What is the ratio of his expenditure? (i.e. number of days to the amount spent on that day) If he has Rs.345 left with him, in how many more days will he finish this amount? [3 MARKS]

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Kareem's expense for 10 days $=Rs.230$

Kareem's expense for 1 day $=\frac{230}{10}=Rs.23$

Ratio of Kareem's expenditure $=1:23$

Total amount left with Kareem $=Rs.345$

Number of days to finish $Rs.345$

$\Rightarrow \frac{345}{23}=15days$