alleryA person spends 80% of income. Income rises 20% and spending rises 10%. Savings rise by?
A20%
B40%
C50%
D60%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 60%
Take income 100 and spending 80: new savings are 120 − 88 = 32 instead of 20, an increase of 60%.
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