Sita has some money. She spends 1/3 of it on a toy and ₹40 on a book, and is left with ₹60. How much money did she start with?
- A.130
- B.140
- C.150 ✓
- D.160
Explanation: Let the total be T. T − (T/3 + 40) = 60, so 2T/3 = 100, giving T = 150.
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