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A man pays off 3/20th of his debt every month. At the end of 6 months his balance debt is Rs 290. How much debt (in Rupees) has he cleared each month?
ARs 500
BRs 450
CRs 400
DRs 435
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rs 435
1. In 6 months he clears 6 × 3/20 = 18/20 = 9/10 of the debt.
2. The balance 1/10 equals Rs 290, so the total debt = 290 × 10 = Rs 2900.
3. Each month he clears 3/20 × 2900 = Rs 435.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.59._
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