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  1. A man spends 75% of his income. His income increased by 20% and he increased his expenditure by 15%. His savings will then be increased by
    1. 33%
    2. 33
      1
      %
      3
    3. 35%
    4. 40%
Correct Option: C

Let man’s income = ₹ 100
Savings = 100 – 75 = ₹ 25
New income = ₹ 120

Savings = 120 -
75 × 115
= 120 -
345
1004

Savings =
480 - 345
= ₹
135
44

Increase in savings =
135
- 25 = ₹
35
44

∴ Percentage increase =
35 / 4
× 100 = 35%
25



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