A man saves 10% of his monthly salary.
A man saves 10% of his monthly salary. If an account of dearness of things he is to increase his monthly expenses by 10%, he is only able to save Rs. 200 per month. What is his monthly salary?
Answer/Solution
Rs.20,000
Steps/Work
Income = Rs. 100
Expenditure = Rs. 90
Savings = Rs. 10
Present Expenditure 90+90*(10/100) = Rs.99
Present Savings = 100 – 99 =Rs. 1
If savings is Rs. 1, salary = Rs. 100
If savings is Rs.200, salary = 100/1*200 = 20000
Answer : C
Expenditure = Rs. 90
Savings = Rs. 10
Present Expenditure 90+90*(10/100) = Rs.99
Present Savings = 100 – 99 =Rs. 1
If savings is Rs. 1, salary = Rs. 100
If savings is Rs.200, salary = 100/1*200 = 20000
Answer : C