Stream of consciousness rationale: Total expenditure = 40 + 25 + 15 + 15 = 95%
Saving = (100 - 95) = 5%
5/100 Salary = 1200, Salary = 24000 Rs.
The question and answer pair are described below.
Q: A person spends 40% of his salary on food, 25% on house rent, 15% on entertainment and 15% on conveyance. If his savings at the end of the month is Rs. 1200, then his salary per month in rupees is:
Options:
(A) 4000
(B) 24000
(C) 8000
(D) 10000
(E) None of these
A: (B)