Kailash used to spend 85% of his income. When his income increased by 36% his expenses also increased by 40% of his earlier expenses. How much percentage of his earning he saves now?
Let Kailash’s salary = Rs. 100
Old spend = 100×85% = 85
New salary = 136%of 100 = Rs.136
New expenditure = ![]()
= Rs.116
Save = Rs. 136 – Rs. 119
= Rs.17
%S =
= 12.5%.
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