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A man earns ₹ 20 on the first day and spends ₹15 on the next day. He again earns ₹20 on the third day and spends ₹15 on the fourth day. If he continues to save in this way, how soon will he have ₹60 in hand?
Options
on 12th day
on 24th day
on 17th day
on 27th day
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Solution
on 17th day
Explanation:
In two days of saving = ₹ 5
Saving in 16 days = ₹ 40
Income on 17th day = ₹ 60
Inhand on 17th day = ₹ 60.
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