The histogram given below shows the monthly salaries of four men. Study the graph carefully and answer the question that follow.

(i) What is the difference between Rohit's and Peter's salaries ?
(ii) If Rakesh spends Rs. 10000 of his salary and saves the rest, how much will save in a year ?
(iii) If Thomas's salary is increased by Rs. 2000, then persons' salary will be equal to that of Thomas ?

Answer

(i) Rs. 2000 , (ii) 24000
(iii) Peter

Explanation

(a) Rohit's salary = Rs. 20000
Peter's salary = Rs. 18000
The difference between Rohit's and Peter's salaty
`=Rs.20000-Rs-18000=Rs=2000`
(b) Rakesh's monthly salary = Rs. 12000
Month's expenditure = Rs. 10000
Monthly saving = Rs. 12000-Rs.10000=Rs2000
Saving of Rakesh in a year `=12xx2000=Rs. 24000`
(c) Thomas's intial salary= Rs. 16000
After increasing Rs. 2000, the salary of Thomas
=16000+2000=Rs.18000
Peter's salary =18000
`:.` Thomas's salary will be equal to salary of peter.