A man gave 40% of money to wife, 50% of remainder to daughter, rest to son. Son got Rs. 3000. Total money: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A man gave 40% of money to wife, 50% of remainder to daughter, rest to son. Son got Rs. 3000. Total money:

A. 15000

B. 9000

C. 10000

D. 12000

Answer: Option C

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Wife 40%, left 60%, daughter 50% of 60% = 30%, son gets 30% = 3000 → total 10000.

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A man spends 30% on rent, 20% of the remainder on food, and 25% of the next remainder on education. If he saves Rs. 5460, find his monthly income.

A. Rs. 12500

B. Rs. 12000

C. Rs. 13500

D. Rs. 13000

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rent 30%, left 70%. Food 20% of 70%=14% of income, left 56%. Education 25% of 56%=14% of income, left 42% = 5460 → income = 5460/0.42 = 13000.

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If 15% of a number is 75, the number is:

A. 450

B. 500

C. 400

D. 600

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Let the number be x. 15% of x = 75 → 0.15x = 75 → x = 75 / 0.15 = 500.

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A number is increased by 15% and then decreased by 20%. The result is 276. Find the original number.

A. 320

B. 300

C. 250

D. 280

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
1.15 × 0.8 = 0.92, 0.92x = 276 → x = 300.

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