Income Rs. 25000, spends 64%. Income rises 20%, savings to increase 50%. % increase in expenditure: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Income Rs. 25000, spends 64%. Income rises 20%, savings to increase 50%. % increase in expenditure:
A. 4.167%
B. 3.125%
C. 6.25%
D. 5%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Initial: inc 25000, exp 16000, sav 9000. New inc 30000, sav 13500, exp 16500. Increase 500 on 16000 = 3.125%.

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