Question

Seema's father gave her Rs 300, out of which she saved Rs60 in her piggy bank and spent the rest on books. Express her savings as a percentage.

Answer 1

Total amount she had = Rs 300

Amount saved = Rs 60

Find her saving as a percentage:

Percentage saved = saving/original amount x 100

Percentage saved = 60/300 x 100

Percentage saved = 30%

Answer: She saved 20% of her saving.