Question

Due to some mishap Ahmed lost 12.5% of his total earnings. He spent 70% of the remaining amount 2 and is left with 2100 in his pocket. Find his total earning. 125​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let earnig was X.

Lost in Mishap = 12.5% of X = 0.125X.

Reaming = X - 12.5% of X = 0.875X.

Further spent = 70% of 0.875X = 0.6125X.

Rest Amount left with him = 2100

0.875X - 0.6125X = 2100

0.2625X = 2100.

X = Rs. 8000.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let earnig was X. Lost in Mishap = 12.5 of X = 0.125X . Reaming = X - 12.5 % of X = 0.875X . Rest Amount left with him = 2100 0.875X0.6125X = 2100 0.2625X = 2100 . X = Rs . 8000 . Further spent = 70 % of 0.875X = 0.6125X .