Question

After spending out 1 / 5 of the money of a purse, 1/ 12 of the remainder was found to be rs.7.40.What amount did the purse contain initially?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Lcm(5,12)=60

Let total money=60

Spend=1/5×60=12

Remaining=60-12=48

1/12of Remaining48=7.40(given)

Remaining =7.40×48/12=29.6

Initially money =29.6×60=1776

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

lvm(5,12)=60

let total money =60

spend=(1/5)×60=12

Remaining=60-12=48

(1/12)×48=7.40

4=7.40

7.40/4=1.85

total =60×1.85

=111

total intial money=111