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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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