Question

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7. After spending 40% of her salary, Jane gave 75% of the remaind.
her father. If she had $360 left, how much was her salary?
(1) $1200
(2) $1800
(3) $2400
(4) $3600

Answer 1

Answer:

Let jane have $.x in the beginning.

She spent 75% of the money that means she has only 25% left with her.

∴ she is left with 25% of $. x which is equal to Rs. 600.

∴

100

25

×x=600

∴x=

25

600×100

=2400

So, jane had $. 2400 in the beginning