Suraj bought a Parker pen for ₹ 480. If he had spent 40% of his pocket money on the pen, what was the total amount he had initially?

₹ 4800

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₹2400

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₹ 1200

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The correct option is C
₹ 1200

Percentage of money spent=40%
Money spent = ₹ 480

Total amount of money he had in the beginning $= \frac{100 \times ₹ 480}{40} = ₹ 1200$

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Suraj bought a Parker pen for ₹ 480. If he had spent 40% of his pocket money on the pen, what was the total amount he had initially?

The correct option is C ₹ 1200 Percentage of money spent=40% Money spent = ₹ 480 Total amount of money he had in the beginning=100×₹ 48040=₹ 1200

The correct option is C
₹ 1200

Percentage of money spent=40%
Money spent = ₹ 480

Total amount of money he had in the beginning $= \frac{100 \times ₹ 480}{40} = ₹ 1200$