SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 46

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q46

A spends 45% of his salary on food and donates 5% of his salary on old age homes. If he spends Rs.28,500 on food and old age homes, then what will be the salary of A?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs.57,000

According to the question

A spends 45% of his salary on food and donates 5 % of his salary to old age homes

(45% + 5%) × Salary = 28500

⇒ Salary = (28500/50) × 100 = 57000 Rs