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Kishan spends 30% of his salary on food and donates 3% of his salary in a temple. In a particular month, he spends Rs 231 on these two items. What is his total salary for this month?

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To find Kishan's total salary for the month, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Salary**: Let Kishan's total salary be denoted as \( S \). 2. **Calculate Expenditure on Food**: ...
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