WAEC Mathematics 2013 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Alfred spent 1/4 of his money on food, 1/3 on clothing and saved the rest. If he saved ₦72,000.00, how much did he spend on food?
- A. ₦43,200.00Correct
- B. ₦43,000.00
- C. ₦42,200.00
- D. ₦40,000.00
Explanation
Let total money = M. Savings = M − M/4 − M/3 = 5M/12 = 72,000. M = 72,000×12/5 = 172,800. Amount spent on food = M/4 = 172,800/4 = ₦43,200.
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