Question

a boy spent 40% of his pocket money and is left with Rs. 36/- how much amount does he get as pocket money

Answer 1

let x be the pocket money

x-40/100×x=36
60x/100=36
x= 100×36/60
x=60

pocket money is Rs.60

Answer 2

Let the total money be x.
Given,
x-40%of x =36
x-2x/5=36
5x-2x/5=36
3x=36×5
3x=180
x=180/3=60
The amount he got as pocket money is Rs/60
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