Raj's income is Rs.45,000 and his expenditure is Rs.33,000. If his income is increased by 20% and expenditure by 12%, then what will be the percentage increase in saving?
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Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Explanation:
- Initial Savings: Raj's initial savings are calculated by subtracting expenditure from income, which is Rs. 45,000 - Rs. 33,000 = Rs. 12,000.
- After Increase: Raj’s income increases by 20%, thus the new income is Rs. 45,000 × 1.2 = Rs. 54,000.
- Expenditure Increase: Raj’s expenditure increases by 12%, so the new expenditure is Rs. 33,000 × 1.12 = Rs. 36,960.
- New Savings: New savings amount to Rs. 54,000 - Rs. 36,960 = Rs. 17,040.
- Percentage Increase in Savings: This is calculated as (Rs. 17,040 - Rs. 12,000) / Rs. 12,000 × 100% = 42%.
- Correct Answer: Option 4: 42%