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Railways PYQCBT 1 2020

RRB NTPC · Question 12

Out of Harish’s monthly salary of Rs. 45000, \(\frac{1}{3}\) is spent on education and \(\frac{2}{6}\) is spent on food and other necessities. The rest of the salary goes towards his savings. The amount of savings is:

  1. Rs. 22500

  2. Rs. 12000

  3. Rs. 15000

  4. Rs. 11250

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Answer: (C) Rs. 15000

Explanation

He spends 1/3 + 2/6 = 2/3 of his salary, so he saves 1/3 of Rs 45,000 = Rs 15,000.