Question

a man spends 15 percent of his salary on rent ,40 percent on food , 5peecent on transport , 10% on clothing 20% on milk and rest he saves if his income is rupee 12000 how much does he spend on each item and how much he saves​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let his income be x.

Total income spent = 15%x + 40%x + 10%x + 20%x

= 85%x

Money saved = 1 - 85%x

= 15x/100

= 3x/20

Given, 3x/20 = 12,000

x = 12,000 * 20/3

x = 80,000

Answer 2

Let his income be x.

Total income spent = 15%x + 40%x + 10%x + 20%x

= 85%x

Money saved = 1 - 85%x

= 15x/100

= 3x/20

Given, 3x/20 = 12,000

x = 12,000 * 20/3

x = 80,000