SOLUTION: A man gave 45% of his money to his son, 20% to his daughter and remaining rs 4200 to his wife. Find his total money.

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Question 917743: A man gave 45% of his money to his son, 20% to his daughter and remaining rs 4200 to his wife. Find his total money.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The percentage the man gave his wife is,
45%2B20%2BW=100
W=35
So,
%2835%2F100%29T=4200
T=420000%2F35
T=12000
He started with 12000.