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A family's monthly income increased by 15%. They increased their monthly expenditure on food by 10% and on rent by 20%. If their initial monthly expenditure on food was ₹12,000 and on rent was ₹8,000, and their initial monthly savings were ₹15,000, what are their new monthly savings? (Assume that there is no other expenditure.)
Asked in RRB Technician Grade III · 2026
Income and Expenditure · Quantitative Aptitude
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