Question

A saint told a man to touch a holy stick that would triple the money he had with him. But after touching it, he has to
pay Rs.80 to the saint. He touched 4 times the stick. After touching the fourth time and paying Rs.80 to the saint he
had Rs 202 with him. Then how much he had with him in the beginning?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ans=43

Step-by-step explanation:

value to be given to the saint=4(80)=320

remaining money =money got -money given to saint

=>4(3(x))-320=202

=>12x=522

=>x=522/12

=> approximately ,

x=43