Question

A man donated 5% of his monthly income to a charity and deposited 12% of the rest in a bank.If he has RS 11704 left with him,what is his monthly income?

Answer 1

Find Percentage left:

100% - 5% - 12% = 83%

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Find monthly income (100%):

83% = 11704

1% = 11704 ÷ 83 = 141.01

100% = 141.01 x 100 = 14100

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Answer: His monthly income is Rs 14100

Answer 2

Find Percentage left:

100% - 5% - 12% = 83%

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Find monthly income (100%):

83% = 11704

1% = 11704 ÷ 83 = 141.01

100% = 141.01 x 100 = 14100

answer is 14100