SOLUTION: . A person spends 40% of his salary on food and 30% on rent. If he saves Rs 6000 per month what is his monthly salary? "Rs 60,000" "Rs 12,000" "Rs 15,000" "Rs 20,000"

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Question 772424: . A person spends 40% of his salary on food and 30% on rent. If he saves Rs 6000 per month what is his monthly salary?
"Rs 60,000"
"Rs 12,000"
"Rs 15,000"
"Rs 20,000"
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40% on food, 30% on rent =
a total of 70%.
100% - 70% = 30%
Therefore, 30% = Rs 6000
1% = Rs 200
100% = Rs 20,000.
This is his monthly salary.
Hope this helps.
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