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Due to global recession starting in January, Ram’s monthly salary of Rs. 8000 was cut by 10%. The monthly expenses, which were Rs. 6000, increased at the rate of 5% per month. Since which month will he have no savings if the recession lasted for a year ?
Jan:
Rams's monthly salary in Jan = 0.9 * 8000 = 7200
Expenses = 6000
Feb:
Expenses = 6000*105/100 = 6300
March:
Expenses = 6300*105/100 = 6615
April:
Expenses = 6615*105/100 = 6945.75
May:
Expenses = 6945.75*105/100 > 7200
So, The month starting will be May in which he have no savings if the recession lasted for a year.
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