Question
Download Solution PDFA man loses 20% of his money and after spending 85% of the remainder, he is left with Rs. 120. How much did he have at first?
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Download Solution PDFCalculations:
According to question,
(100% - 85%) of (100% - 20%) of total = 120
15% of 80% of total = 120
⇒0.15 × 0.8 × total = 120
⇒ 0.12 total = 120
⇒ total = 120/0.12 = 1000
Hence, The Required value is Rs.1,000.
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