Question

Man gave 35% of his money to his elder son and 40% of the remainder to younger son. Now, he is left with rs. 11700. How much money he had originally

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Say total amount =X
2. elder son share =0.35X
3. remaining amount after elder ones share =0.65X
4. younger son share =0.4*0.65X= 0.26X
5. remaining amount after sharing the money with 2 sons =11,700
6. i.e X-0.35X-0.26X=11700
7. 0.39X=11,700
8. X=11700/0.39=30,000

original amount is ₹30,000