a man spends 35 of his income rent 755 the remaining..., Percentage, General Mathematics

Question:A man spends `35%` of his income rent,` 755` of the remaining on other items. What percentage of income does he save ?

A `16.25` 
B `34.50` 
C `48.75` 
D None

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+ AnswerA

+ ExplanationHouse rent 

`35/(100) x`

`= (7x)/20`

Remaining 

`= (x - (7x)/(20))`

`= (13x)/20`

Other expenditures 

`= ((75)/(100) xx (13x)/(20))`

`= (39x)/(80)`

Saving percent

`= ((13x)/(80) xx 1/x xx 100)`

`= 65/4%``

`= 16.25%`

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