Question

An amount spent Rs 229.50 , Which is 85%of what ram earned.how much does ram earn?

Answer 1

given, ram spent = 229.50= 85%of his earnings...

let earnings= x

thus spent = 85/100of x = 0.85x

spent = 229.50

0.85x=229.5

x=229.5/0.85= 270

thus, his earning = 270