Quantitative Aptitude Ques 609

Question: Sohan spends 23% of an amount of money on an insurance policy, 33% on food, 19% on children’s education and 16% on recreation. He deposits the remaining amount of Rs. 504 in bank. How much total amount did he spend on food and insurance policy together?

Options:

A) Rs. 3200

B) Rs. 3126

C) Rs. 3136

D) Rs. 3048

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Total expenses (in percentage) = 23% +33% + 19% + 16% = 91% Saying $ =100-91=9% $ Income $ =\frac{100}{9}\times 504=Rs.5600 $ Expenses on food and insurance policy $ =( \frac{33+23}{100} )\times 5600=\frac{56}{100}\times 5600=Rs\text{.}3136 $