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A man spends 30% of his monthly income on rent. Out of the remaining income, he spends 50% on travelling and saves the rest. If his savings are Rs 7000, find his monthly income (in Rs).

Options

A

20000

B

22000

C

18000

D

14000

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Correct Answer :

Option A

20000

20000

Solution :

The correct option is 20000.

Let us solve the problem step-by-step to find the man's monthly income.

Step 1: Define the monthly income
Let the monthly income of the man be I rupees.

Step 2: Calculate the expenditure on rent and the remaining income
The man spends 30% of his monthly income on rent.
Expenditure on rent = 30% of I=0.30I
The remaining income after paying the rent is:
Remaining Income = I-0.30I=0.70I

Step 3: Calculate the savings from the remaining income
Out of the remaining income (0.70I), he spends 50% on travelling and saves the rest.
Since he spends 50% on travelling, the percentage of the remaining income that he saves is:
Savings percentage = 100%-50%=50%
Therefore, his savings are 50% of the remaining income:
Savings = 50% of (0.70I)=0.50×0.70I=0.35I

Step 4: Equate the savings to the given value and solve for I
We are given that his monthly savings are Rs 7000.
0.35I=7000
I=70000.35
I=70000035
I=20000

Thus, the monthly income of the man is Rs 20000.

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