Question

A family has 4 earning members A, B, C, D. In 2001 their respective shares in the total family income are 25%,
35%, 10% and 30%.
They spend 30% of the total income and save the
remaining. In 2002, A's salary went up by 20%, B's salary
increased by 20%, C's salary decreased by 10% and D's
salary decreased by 20%.

In 2002, what percent of the total income should they
spend to save the same amount as in 2001?

(A) 35% (B) 30%
(C) 33.33% (D) 22.22%

Answer 1

Answer:

78+72

=62+81

=91

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

let the total salary of the family be rs.100.

In the year 2001 the family saved 100-30=70

In the year 2002,the total salary of the family

=30+42+9+24=105

to save 70,they have to spend 105-70=35

required percetage of spending = 35/105*100=33.33%