A man's income is Rs. 25000. He spends 40% on food, 30% on rent, 20% on other items and saves the rest. By what percent should he reduce his food expenditure to increase his savings by 20%? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man's income is Rs. 25000. He spends 40% on food, 30% on rent, 20% on other items and saves the rest. By what percent should he reduce his food expenditure to increase his savings by 20%?
A. 6%
B. 4%
C. 7%
D. 5%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present savings = 10% of 25000 = 2500. New savings = 3000. Reduction in food = 500. Food = 10000, % reduction = (500/10000)×100 = 5%.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Percentage Questions

Question #1
Length of rectangle increased by 10%, breadth decreased by 10%. Percentage change in area:
A. 1% decrease
B. 2% decrease
C. 1% increase
D. No change

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
1.1 × 0.9 = 0.99, 1% decrease.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage
Question #2
A trader bought articles for Rs. 1500. Five were damaged, rest sold at Rs. 3 more than CP each, total profit Rs. 75. Number of articles:
A. 70
B. 60
C. 75
D. 80

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let n articles, CP each=1500/n. Sold (n-5) at (1500/n +3). SP = (n-5)(1500/n +3)=1575. Solving gives n=75.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage
Question #3
In an examination, 60% of students passed in Mathematics, 70% passed in Science, and 20% failed in both. What percentage passed in both subjects?
A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 50%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Passed in at least one subject = 100% - 20% = 80%. n(M U S) = n(M) + n(S) - n(M ∩ S). 80 = 60 + 70 - n(M ∩ S). n(M ∩ S) = 130 - 80 = 50%.

This question belongs to: Maths Percentage