CAT 2020 Percentages Question (Medium)

Question

In May, John bought the same amount of rice and the same amount of wheat as he had bought in April, but spent 150 more due to price increase of rice and wheat by 20 and 12 , respectively. If John had spent 450 on rice in April, then how much did he spend on wheat in May?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 Let the amount spent on wheat in April be w Amount spent on rice in April 450 given So total spending in April 450 w Step 2 Prices increased in May Rice by 20 May rice cost 450 20 of 450 450 1.2 540 Wheat by 12 May wheat cost w 1.12 Step 3 Extra spent in May 150 So 540 1.12w 450 w 150 Simplif

CAT 2020

Quantitative

Percentages

Medium

In May, John bought the same amount of rice and the same amount of wheat as he had bought in April, but spent 150 more due to price increase of rice and wheat by 20% and 12%, respectively. If John had spent 450 on rice in April, then how much did he spend on wheat in May?

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