Question

Mr. Shekhar spends 60% of his income. From the balance he donates ₹ 300 to an orphanage. He is then left with ₹ 3,200. What is his income ?

Answer 1

Let the income of Shekhar be ₹ x. 

Shekhar spends 60% of his income. 

∴ Shekhar’s expenditure = 60% of x 

∴ Amount remaining with Shekhar = (100 – 60)% of x

 = 40% of x

 = 1/2 × x 

= 0.4x

From the balance left, he donates ₹ 300 to an orphanage. 

∴ Amount left with Shekhar = 0.4x – 300

 Now, the amount left with him is ₹ 3200. 

∴ 3200 = 0.4x- 300

∴ 0.4x = 3500

∴ The income of Mr. Shekhar is ₹ 8750.