A girl spends 76% of her income. If her income increases by 18% and her expenditure increases by 25%,then what is the percentage increase or decrease in her savings (correct to one decimal place)?
Let the income of girl is 100
Expenditure is 76% of incomeÂ
i.e, $$\frac{76}{100}\times\ 100$$
= 76
Saving = Income - expenditure
100 - 76 = 24
According to question,Â
income is increased by 18%
Increased income =Â $$\frac{18}{100}\times\ 100\ +\ 100=118$$
Expenditure is increased by 25%Â
increased expenditure =Â $$\frac{25}{100}\times\ 76\ +\ 76=95$$
New saving = 118 - 95 = 23
% decrease in saving =Â $$\frac{\left(24-23\right)}{24}\times\ 100$$
i.e;Â $$4.16\ \simeq\ 4.2\ \%$$
Hence, Option B is correct.
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