Question

Keerthi's father gave him some money to buy
books. He spent half of the money equally to buy
books and entertaining his friends. Whatever
amount left with him, he deposited half in his
savings account and gave 5 to a poor person as
charity. Finally, Keerthi was left with 20 which
he returned to his father. What amount did his
father give him initially?
(a) ₹160
(b) ₹120
(c) ₹100
(d) ₹200​

Answer 1

Answer:

(c)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let total money is given by Kerthi's father =x

According to question,

4x−5=20

4x=20+5⇒4x=25

∴x=100.