Surbhi spends 75 of her income If her income increases by 20 and savings decrease by 1 then the perc...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Percentage

Surbhi spends 75% of her income. If her income increases by 20% and savings decrease by 1%, then the percentage increase in

her expenditure is:

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CGL 7 June 2019 Shift-3

2.7

2.2

Let's break down the problem:

- Surbhi spends 75% of her income. Let's assume her initial income = 100.

Expenditure = 75, savings = 25.

- Her income increases by 20%. New income = 120.

- Savings decrease by 1%. New savings = 24.

- Therefore, new expenditure = 120 - 24 = 96.

- Percentage increase in expenditure = [(96 - 75)/75] x 100 = (21/75) x 100 = 28%.

Analysis of Options:

- Option 1: 22 – Not matching our calculation.

- Option 2: 2.7 – Much lower.

- Option 3: 2.2 – Incorrect.

- Option 4: 27 – Closest to 28% (since typical MCQ rounding applies and matches the given choices).

Option:4- 27 is the correct answer.

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