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    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 the sons. He spend
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    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 the sons. He spend 90% of the amount and saves ₹ 17. What is the monthly income of father?

    A.

    ₹5,000

    B.

    ₹4,500

    C.

    ₹3,500

    D.

    ₹ 2,500

    Correct option is D

    Given:
    The father gives 8% of his monthly income as pocket money to both sons.
    The elder son gets 85% of the total pocket money.
    The elder son spends 90% of the money he gets and saves ₹17.  
    Formula Used: 
    Remaining income = Income×100Expenditure%100\text{Income} \times \frac{100 - Expenditure \%}{100}​​
    Solution:

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