Multiple choice

Rahul spends some part of his income and saves the remaining part. The ratio of his expenditure and saving is 5:4. If Rahul's income is Rs. 36000 , then what will be his expenditure?

  1. Rs. 15000

  2. Rs. 25000

  3. Rs. 20000

  4. Rs. 16000
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ratio of expenditure to saving is 5:4, meaning expenditure is 5/9 of total income. Expenditure = (5/9) × 36000 = 20000. Therefore Rahul's expenditure is Rs. 20000.

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