A works in a company. From his monthly salary, 15% is deducted as house rent, and he spends 15% on children's education and 20% on others. If he is left with ₹8,750, then his total monthly salary (in ₹) is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 17,500.
Let total salary be ₹x.
Deductions:
House rent = 15% of x
Children's education = 15% of x
Others = 20% of x
Total deductions = 15% + 15% + 20% = 50% of x
Left = 50% of x = ₹8,750
So, x = 8750 × 2 = ₹17,500