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Aptitude · Q269

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 269

Q269

A saves 20% of his monthly salary. If his monthly expenditure is Rs. 6000, then his monthly savings is :

A.
Rs. 1500
Answer
B.
Rs. 1800
C.
Rs. 1200
D.
Rs. 4800

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let the salary = 100 units
Savings = 20%
Savings = 100 × = 20 units
Expenditure = (100 - 20) = 80 units
According to the question,
80 units = Rs. 6000
1 unit     = Rs. 75
Savings = 75 × 20 = Rs. 1500