Q44 of 90 Page 133

A man gave 35% of his money to his elder son and 40% of the remainder to his younger son. Now if he is left with Rs. 11700. How much money he had before?

Let the total amount be x


He gave 35% of his money to his elder son,



And he gave 40% of remaining amount to his son





According to the question,




x = Rs. 30000


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