SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

The income of Raju is 20% more than his expenditure. If his income increases by 60% and his expenditure increases by 70%, then by what percent does his savings increase/decrease?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. It increases by 10%

Understanding

Application

Let 

Raju’s expenditure = Rs. 100

Then, 

His income = Rs. 120

Saving = Rs. 20

New income = 120 × 1.6 = Rs. 192

New expenditure = 170

New saving = 192 – 170 = Rs. 22

% increase in saving = [(22 – 20)/20] × 100 = 10%