Question

a man lost 2/5 of his money and spent 2/3 of the remaining amount. now he is left with rs.1200. how much money did he lost.

Answer 1

1200=1/3 amount left after the loss
2/3=2400
2400=3/5 of money in the beginning
3x/5=2400
x=2400÷5/3
x=4000