Question 19 of 36intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical4 marks

Mary's train journey to Delhi. Mary is on a train journey. She starts from Kolkata with ₹12,540. She spends ₹3,275 on food and other expenses during her trip to Varanasi. In Varanasi, her uncle gives her a gift worth ₹4,900. She then travels to Delhi, spending ₹2,645 on the train ticket. She spends ₹1,275 on souvenirs in Delhi. How much money is Mary left with at the end of the Delhi trip?

Correct Answer

Given: Starting amount: ₹12,540

Step 1: After spending ₹3,275 (food): 12,540 - 3,275 = ₹9,265

Step 2: After receiving gift ₹4,900: 9,265 + 4,900 = ₹14,165

Step 3: After spending ₹2,645 (ticket): 14,165 - 2,645 = ₹11,520

Step 4: After spending ₹1,275 (souvenirs): 11,520 - 1,275 = ₹10,245

Answer: Mary is left with ₹10,245 at the end of the Delhi trip.

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Explanation

Starting amount: ₹12,540. Subtract expenses: ₹3,275 (food) + ₹2,645 (ticket) + ₹1,275 (souvenirs) = ₹7,195. Add gift: ₹4,900. Final amount = 12,540 - 7,195 + 4,900 = 12,540 - 3,275 + 4,900 - 2,645 - 1,275 = ₹10,245.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Starting amount: ₹12,540

  2. Step 2: After spending ₹3,275: 12,540 - 3,275 = ₹9,265

  3. Step 3: After receiving gift ₹4,900: 9,265 + 4,900 = ₹14,165

  4. Step 4: After spending ₹2,645 on ticket: 14,165 - 2,645 = ₹11,520

  5. Step 5: After spending ₹1,275 on souvenirs: 11,520 - 1,275 = ₹10,245