Two friends A and B together bought a T.V for Rs.12000 and the ratio of amount spent by A to that of B is 1:2. If they were given a discount of 30% on the amount, find the amount that can be saved by A.

Rs.1000

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Rs.1300

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Rs.1200

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Rs.1350

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Rs.1400

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Solution

The correct option is C
Rs.1200

Investment of A = $\frac{1}{3} \times 12000$

= Rs.4000

Investment of A after discount = $\frac{1}{3} \times 8400 = R s .2800$

Money that is saved by A = $R s 1200$

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Two friends A and B together bought a T.V for Rs.12000 and the ratio of amount spent by A to that of B is 1:2. If they were given a discount of 30% on the amount, find the amount that can be saved by A.

The correct option is C Rs.1200 Investment of A = 13×12000 = Rs.4000 Investment of A after discount = 13×8400=Rs.2800 Money that is saved by A = Rs1200

The correct option is C
Rs.1200

Investment of A = $\frac{1}{3} \times 12000$

= Rs.4000

Investment of A after discount = $\frac{1}{3} \times 8400 = R s .2800$

Money that is saved by A = $R s 1200$