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A man had a certain amount with him. He spent 20% of that to buy an article and 5% of the remaining on the transport. Then he gifted 120. If he is left with 1400, the amount he spent on transport is:


A

380

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61

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C

95

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D

80

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Solution

The correct option is D

80


Let x be the amount with the man.

Money spent to buy an article is 20% of x=20100×x=0.2x

Money left with him =(x0.2x)

=0.8x

Now, 5% of remaining amount was spent on transport.

So, the money spent on transport =5100×0.8x=0.04x

And, remaining amount =(0.8x0.04x)=0.76x

Now he gifted 120 and he has 1400 left with him.

Therefore,

0.76x120=14000.76x=1400+1200.76x=1520x=15200.76x=2000

So, the amount spend on transport is 0.04x=0.04×2000=80

Hence, the correct option is (d).


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