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A man gave 35% of his sum of money to his son and 25% to his daughter. 50% of the remaining gave to a…

The correct choice is: ₹ 10000 After giving 35% + 25% = 60%, he has 40% left. Half of it goes to the school, so he keeps 20% of the sum. \(20\%\) of sum \(=2000…

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A man gave 35% of his sum of money to his son and 25% to his daughter. 50% of the remaining gave to a school. If he still has ₹ 2000 with him, find his total sum.

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The correct choice is: ₹ 10000

After giving 35% + 25% = 60%, he has 40% left.

Half of it goes to the school, so he keeps 20% of the sum.

20%20\% of sum =2000⇒=2000 \Rightarrow sum =10000=10000.

Hence his total sum is ₹ 10000.

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