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Joe spent 80% of his income and donated 5% for social causes. If he's left with ₹1650 at the end of the month, find his total income.

A

₹10800

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₹12400

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₹11000

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₹12500

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Solution

The correct option is C ₹11000
Let Joe's total income be ₹x
85% of the income is spent and donated.
15% is left with him
According to the question :
$\frac{15 x}{100}$ = ₹1650
$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{1650 \times 100}{15}$ = ₹11000.
Hence, Joe's total income is ₹11000.

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