Question

Naveena spent Rs. 1,800 on a dress and Rs. 3,270 on books and notebooks. She still was left with 35% of the total amount she had originally. Find the total amount she had originally.
1. Rs. 6,500
2. Rs. 7,800
3. Rs. 7,000
4. Rs. 7,500

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rs. 7,800

Given

Naveena spent Rs. 1,800 on a dress and Rs. 3,270 on books and notebooks

She still was left with 35% of the total amount she had originally.

Concept used

In these question the percentage of amount is 100%

Calculation

Let the amount be 100%

⇒ 1800 + 3270 + 35% = 100%

⇒ 65% = 5070

⇒ 1% =78

⇒ 100% = 7800

∴ The total amount she had orginally is Rs.7800