Question

a person spends 2/5 parts of his monthly income on Food 1/5 parts on his house rent and saves rs 1200/- per month. His income is

Answer 1

Fraction of money left after spending on food:

Fraction of money left = 1 - 2/5 = 3/5

Fraction of the money left after spending on rent:

Fraction of money left = 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5

Find his income:

Fraction of money saved = 2/5

Fraction of money saved = Rs 1200

2/5 of his income = Rs 1200

1/5 of his income = 1200 ÷ 2 = Rs 600

5/5 of his income = 600 x 5 = Rs 3000

Answer: His income is Rs 3000