Question : Anjali decided to spend 45% of her salary on shopping. On completion of her shopping, she realised that she had spent only Rs. 11,475, which was 60% of what she had decided to spend. How much is Anjali's salary?
Option 1: Rs. 40,800
Option 2: Rs. 29,600
Option 3: Rs. 38,400
Option 4: Rs. 42,500
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Correct Answer: Rs. 42,500
Solution : Let Anjali's salary be S. Anjali decided to spend 45% of her salary on shopping. The amount she decided to spend = 0.45S Given that she spent only Rs. 11,475, which was 60% of what she had decided to spend. ⇒ 0.60 × 0.45S = 11475 ⇒ 0.27S = 11475 ⇒ S = 42500 Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 42,500.
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