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Standard IX

Mathematics

Concept of Saving

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Mr. Govind gave 30% of his income as Income tax, 20% of it to his elder son and 15% to his younger son. He also gave 20% to his daughter. After all this he still had ₹15000 left with him. What was his total income?

₹90,000

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₹1,50,000

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₹1,20,000

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₹1,00,000

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Solution

The correct option is D ₹1,00,000
Total amount spent by Mr. Govind = 30 + 20 + 15 + 20 = 85%
Total remaining with him = 100 - 85 = 15%
Let his total income be ₹x.
$\frac{15 x}{100}$ = ₹15000
$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{15000 \times 100}{15}$ = ₹1,00,000

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Mr. Govind gave 30% of his income as Income tax, 20% of it to his elder son and 15% to his younger son. He also gave 20% to his daughter. After all this he still had ₹15000 left with him. What was his total income?

The correct option is D ₹1,00,000Total amount spent by Mr. Govind = 30 + 20 + 15 + 20 = 85% Total remaining with him = 100 - 85 = 15% Let his total income be ₹x. 15x100 = ₹15000 ⇒ x = 15000×10015 = ₹1,00,000

The correct option is D ₹1,00,000
Total amount spent by Mr. Govind = 30 + 20 + 15 + 20 = 85%
Total remaining with him = 100 - 85 = 15%
Let his total income be ₹x.
$\frac{15 x}{100}$ = ₹15000
$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{15000 \times 100}{15}$ = ₹1,00,000