SOLUTION: a man spends 3/5 of his income and still saves Rs.600. His total income ?

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Question 739066: a man spends 3/5 of his income and still saves Rs.600. His total income ?
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A man spends 3/5 of his income and still saves Rs.600. His total income ?

2/5 of his income is Rs.600
Therefore:
1/5 of his income is 600/2 = Rs.300
3/5 of his income is 300 * 3 = Rs.900
His total income:
600 + 900 = Rs.1500

Answer:
Rs.1500






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