Rina and Tina have the habit of saving a part of their pocket money in a common piggy bank. Their mom gave Rs. 30 each as pocket money. Rina bought chocolates worth Rs. 12.75 and saved the remaining in the piggy bank. Tina, being the studious girl bought a book worth Rs. 15. 50. The amount saved by the twins is Rs. ____.

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Total amount given by their mom = Rs. (30 + 30) = Rs. 60

Total amount spent by Rina and Tina = Rs. (12.75 + 15.50) = Rs. 28.25

The amount saved by them = Rs. (60 – 28.25) = Rs. 31.75

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Total amount given by their mom = Rs. (30 + 30) = Rs. 60 Total amount spent by Rina and Tina = Rs. (12.75 + 15.50) = Rs. 28.25 The amount saved by them = Rs. (60 – 28.25) = Rs. 31.75

Total amount given by their mom = Rs. (30 + 30) = Rs. 60

Total amount spent by Rina and Tina = Rs. (12.75 + 15.50) = Rs. 28.25

The amount saved by them = Rs. (60 – 28.25) = Rs. 31.75