Question
Download Solution PDFA father gives 8% of his monthly income to both his sons as pocket money. The elder son gets 85% of the total amount given to both sons. He spends 90% of the amount and saves Rs. 17. What is the monthly income of his father?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:-
A father gives 8% of his monthly income to both his sons as pocket money
The elder son gets 85% of the total amount given to both sons.
He spends 90% of the amount and saves Rs. 17.
Calculation:-
Let 100M represent the monthly income of the father.
Then part of the salary was given to the two sons as pocket money
⇒ 100M × 8/100 = 8M.
Now The elder son gets 85% of the total amount given to both sons.
⇒ (8M × 85)/100 ....... (1)
The second part of the question,
The elder son spends 90% of the amount and saves Rs. 17.
which means
⇒ Elder son pocket money × 10% = 17
⇒ Elder son pocket money = 170Rs
Comparing the Elder son's pocket money from the equation,
⇒ (8M × 85)/100 = 170
⇒ M = 200/8
The monthly income of the father. = 100M = (200/8) × 100 = 2500 "
∴ The required answer is 2500.
Last updated on Jun 13, 2025
-> The SSC CGL Notification 2025 has been released on 9th June 2025 on the official website at ssc.gov.in.
-> The SSC CGL exam registration process is now open and will continue till 4th July 2025, so candidates must fill out the SSC CGL Application Form 2025 before the deadline.
-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.
-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.
-> Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.
-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.
-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.
-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.
-> Candidates should also use the SSC CGL previous year papers for a good revision.