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Suraj bought a Parker pen for Rs.715. If he had spent 55% of his pocket money on the pen, what was the total amount he had initially?


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4800
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2400
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1200
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1000
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Solution

The correct option is A 4800

Cost of Parker pen=Rs.715
Percentage of pocket money spent on pen=55%
Let, the money Suraj initially had be X
So, Percentage of pocket money spent on pen=Cost of Parker pen
55100×X = 715
55X = 715×100
X=7150055
X=1300
Therefore,the total amount he initially had=X=Rs.1300


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