NCHMCT JEE 2013 Question Paper with solutions for online practice

Question : 96 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

A man gave 35% of his sum of money to his son and 25% to his daughter. 50% of the remaining gave to a school. If he still has ₹ 2000 with him, find his total sum.

₹ 10000
₹ 12000
₹ 9000
₹ 8000

Validate

Solution:

Saving = Total sum

(1-{35+25}/{100})

(1-{50}/{10})

2000 = Total sum

(1-{60}/{100})(1-{50}/{100})

= Total sum

(1-3/5)(1-1/2)

∴ total sum = 2000 ×

5/2

× 2 = ₹ 10000

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