Question

A man having spent 2/13 ths of his money found that he had Rs. 44 left. How much had he at first?​

Answer 1

Answer:

let total amount he has X,

given,

he spent 2/13 th of X,and he left with Rs 44 .

2/13X spent means 11/13 X remaining,

therefore,

11/13 X = 44,

=> X = 52.

he had Rs. 52/- at first