Naveena spent Rs. 1,800 on a dress and Rs. 3,270 on books and notebooks. She still was left with 35% of the total amount she had originally. Find the total amount she had originally.
1. Rs. 6,500
2. Rs. 7,800
3. Rs. 7,000
4. Rs. 7,500
1. Rs. 6,500
2. Rs. 7,800
3. Rs. 7,000
4. Rs. 7,500
Correct Answer – Option 2 : Rs. 7,800
Given
Naveena spent Rs. 1,800 on a dress and Rs. 3,270 on books and notebooks
She still was left with 35% of the total amount she had originally.
Concept used
In these question the percentage of amount is 100%
Calculation
Let the amount be 100%
⇒ 1800 + 3270 + 35% = 100%
⇒ 65% = 5070
⇒ 1% =78
⇒ 100% = 7800
∴ The total amount she had orginally is Rs.7800