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  1. Christy donated 10% of his income to an orphanage and deposited 20% of the remainder in his bank. If he has now Rs. 7200 left, what is his income.
    1. Rs. 10000
    2. Rs. 8000
    3. Rs. 9000
    4. Rs. 8500
Correct Option: A

Let Christy’s income = Rs. p

Amount given to orphanage = Rs.
p
10

Remaining amount = Rs.
9p
10

Remaining amount after depositing in bank = 80% of
9p
10

= Rs.
9p
×
80
10100

= Rs.
18p
25

According to the question,
18p
= 7200
25

⇒ 18p = 25 × 7200
⇒ p =
25 × 7200
= Rs. 10000
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