Question

After spending 40% in machinery, 25% in building, 15% in raw material and 5% on furniture, harilal had a balance of rs.1305. The money with him was :

Answer 1

let total money = x
money spend= x × 40/100 + x × 25/100 + x × 15/100 + x × 5 / 100 + 1305 = x
2x/5 + x/4 + 3x/20 + x / 20 + 1305 = x
13x/20 + 4x/20 - x = - 1305
17x/20 - x
-3x/20 = - 1305
3x=1305 × 20
3x = 26100
x=26100÷3
x=₹8700=>ans