An employee contributes 20% of their salary to charity. From the remaining amount, 40% is allocated to investments. The rest is divided for education and travel in the ratio 7:5. If the expense on travel is ₹6000, what is the employee's total salary?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ₹30,000.
Let salary = S
After 20% charity
⇒ remaining = 80% of S =
From this, 40% invested
⇒ remaining = 60% of
⇒ × =
This is divided in the ratio 7 : 5
Travel = of =
Given travel = 6000
⇒ = 6000
⇒ S = ₹30000