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Ram saved 150 from his pocket money and spent the rest. If the ratio of the money spent to money saved is 3 : 1, then how much money did Ram spend?

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150
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300
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450
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600
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Solution

The correct option is C 450
Given, amount saved = 150
Ratio of the money spent to the money saved = 3 : 1
Here, 150 is 150 times 1.
Therefore, money saved by Ram is 150 times ₹3 which is ₹450.
In other words,
Spending : Saving = 3 : 1= 3 x 150 : 1 x 150 = 450 : 150

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