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Ramesh has ₹12 45 paise. He buys a pencil that costs ₹8 30 paise. How much money will he have left?

easy 1 mark Class 3 · Mathematics · Rupees and Paise
Answer
₹4 15 paise

The correct answer is ₹4 15 paise — Result: ₹4 15 paise left.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Convert ₹12 45 paise to paise: 12×100 + 45 = 1245 paise.
  2. Convert ₹8 30 paise to paise: 8×100 + 30 = 830 paise.
  3. Subtract the paise: 1245 – 830 = 415 paise.
  4. Convert the result back to rupees: 415 paise ÷ 100 = 4 rupees and 15 paise.
  5. Result: ₹4 15 paise left.
Common mistake: Adding paise without carrying over 100 paise to rupees

Concept tested: Add rupees and paise

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