Question

In a month, a man spent 40% of his income on food, 15% on education, 10% on
transportation, 15% on entertainment and 5% on miscellaneous expenditure. He saved the rest
Ir his savings is 5000, find the following:
a. his monthly salary
b. amount spent on food
c. amount spent on transport
d. amount spent on education​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. his monthly salary = Rs. 33,333.33

b. amount spent on food = Rs. 13,333.33

c. amount spent on transport = Rs. 3,333.33

d. amount spent on education = Rs. 5000

Step-by-step explanation:

A man spent 40% of his Income on food

He spent 15% of his Income on education

He spent 10% of his Income on transportation

He spent 15% of his Income on entertainment

And he spent 5% of his Income on miscellaneous expenditure.

Therefore, he spent (40% + 15% + 10% + 15% + 5%) of his Income

= 85% of his Income.

Therefore, he could save (100 - 85)% = 15% of his Income.

According to the problem:

15% of his Income is Rs. 5000

a. his monthly salary = Rs. $\frac{100}{15}$ x 5000 = Rs. 33,333.33

b. amount spent on food = 40% of his Income = Rs. $\frac{40}{15}$ x 5000 = Rs. 13,333.33

c. amount spent on transport = 10% of his Income = Rs. $\frac{10}{15}$ x 5000 = Rs. 3,333.33

d. amount spent on education = 15% of his Income = Rs. 5000