Question

A boy spent 3/5 of his money on buying cloth and 1/4 of the remaining on buying shoes.if intially he has rs2,400;how much did he spend on buying shoes

Answer 1

amount initially available with the boy = 2400

part of the amount spent on buying cloth = 3/5

2400*3/5 = 1440

amount left = 2400 - 1440 = 960

part of the amount spent on buying shoes = 1/4 of the amount left/remaining amount..

960*1/4 = 240... is the amount spent by that boy on buying shoes

Answer 2

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Here is the solution:

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Find the amount he spent on cloth:

3/5 of Rs 2400 = Rs 1440

Find the amount remaining:

Rs 2400 - Rs 1440 = Rs 960

Find the amount spent on shoes:

1/4 x 960 = Rs 240

Answer: He spent Rs 240 on shoes