Nakul went to the market to buy groceries. He has some money with him, 20% of which he used to buy wheat flour, 25% of the remaining money is spent on cooking oils. If he is left with Rs. 900, then find out total amount of money that Nakul had.
A.₹1,800
B.₹1,350
C.₹1,200
D.₹1,500✓ Correct
Explanation
After spending 20%, he has 80% left. He then spends 25% of that, leaving 75% of 80% = 60% of original. So 60% of total = 900, giving total = 900/0.6 = ₹1,500.
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