Question

Lady went shopping and spent half of what she had on buying hankies and gave a rupee to a begger waiting outside the shop. she spent half of what was left on a lunch and followed that up with a two rupee tip. she spent half of the remaining amount on a book and three rupees on bus fare. when she reached home, she found that she had exactly one rupee left. how much money did she start with?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 50

Step-by-step explanation:

We will go from the last

Re1+Rs3=Rs4

Rs4=1/2 of remaining

Rs4×2=Rs8

Rs10+Rs2=Rs12

Rs12=1/2 of remaining

Rs12×2=Rs24

Rs24+Re1=Rs25

Rs25=1/2 of the total

Rs25×2=Rs50

Ans. The lady had Rs50 at the starting.

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