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Question
Mrs. Sharma went to the market with ₹ 800 in her purse. When she returned to her home, ₹ 240 was still left in her purse. What percent of her money did she spend in the market?
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Solution
Money in her purse = ₹ 800
Balance in her purse = ₹ 240
Money spent = ₹ 800 – ₹ 240 = ₹ 560
Percentage of money spent = `560/800xx100` = 70%
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