Gave 25% to wife, 30% of remainder to son, rest to daughter. Daughter got Rs. 5250, total: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Gave 25% to wife, 30% of remainder to son, rest to daughter. Daughter got Rs. 5250, total:
A. 11000
B. 8000
C. 10000
D. 9000
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Wife 25%, left 75%. Son 30% of 75%=22.5%, left 52.5% = 5250 → total = 10000.

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