Income Rs. 20000, spends 60%. Income rises 25%, savings to increase 50%. % increase in expenditure: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Income Rs. 20000, spends 60%. Income rises 25%, savings to increase 50%. % increase in expenditure:

A. 12.5%

B. 10%

C. 6.25%

D. 8.33%

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Initial: inc 20000, exp 12000, sav 8000. New inc 25000, sav 12000, exp 13000. Increase 1000 on 12000 = 8.33%.

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