Question

A man gives half of his money to his wife and spends 2500 rupees on himself
then he is left with 3/7 of his monthly Salary. What is his monthly salary?
@ 22500 (b) 35000 © 27000 (d) 19000 (e) None of these
Please solve with full solution ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Assume that initially he had Rs. X

He spent

3

1

for cloths =

3

1

×X

Remaining money =

3

2

×X

He spent

5

1

of remaining money for food =

5

1

×

3

2x

=

15

2x

Remaining money =

3

2x

−

15

2x

=

15

8x

Again, he spent

4

1

of remaining money for travel =

4

1

×

15

8x

=

15

2x

Remaining money =

15

8x

−

15

2x

=

15

6x

But after spending for travel he is left with Rs. 100. So,

15

6x

=100

x=Rs.250