Question

A man spend 3/8 of his monthly income and still has rupees 720 left with him. How much money he had initially​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey there !!

let the money he have first be rs x

given :- 3/8 of x he spent and left 720

now ,

x - 3x/8 = 720

(8x-3x)/8 = 720

5x/8 = 720

5x = 5760

x = 1152

hence he had 1152 rupees first .

verification ;-

=> 1152 - 3/8×1120

=> 1152 - 3 × 140

=> 1152 - 420

=> 720 hence , verified .

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