The ratio of monthly salary of Atul and Pawan is 6 ∶ 5, Atul gives 2/5th of the salary to his wife, 10% for his children’ school fees, 18% to a loan amount and the remaining Rs. 960 for shopping. What is Pawan's monthly salary?

The ratio of monthly salary of Atul and Pawan is 6 ∶ 5, Atul gives 2/5th of the salary to his wife, 10% for his children’ school fees, 18% to a loan amount and the remaining Rs. 960 for shopping. What is Pawan's monthly salary? Correct Answer Rs. 2500

Let the monthly salary of Atul and Pawan be 6k and 5k.

⇒ % of salary given to Atul’s wife = (2/5) × 100 = 40%

⇒ Remaining % amount of salary with Atul that he used for shopping = 100 – 40 – 10 – 18 = 32%

According to question,

⇒ 32% of 6k = 960

⇒ k = 500