SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/01/2017 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q41

A man spend 7.5% of his money and after spending 75% of the remaining, he had Rs 370 left. How much money did he have?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

  The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1600

Understanding

Application

A man spend 7.5% of his money and after spending 75% of the remaining, he had Rs. 370 left.

Suppose the man have Rs. X

So,

(1 – 0.075) × (1 – 0.75) × X = 370

⇒ 0.925 × 0.25 × X = 370

⇒ X = 1600

Hence,

The man have Rs. 1600