Question

    The earnings of 'Amit' and 'Bittu' are in the ratio 5:8.

    Their respective expenditures are in the ratio 4:7. If the gap between their savings is Rs. 6,000, determine the income of 'Amit'.
    A Rs.25,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.15,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.22,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D can't be determinded Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the income of ‘Amit’ and ‘Bittu’ be Rs.‘5a’ and Rs.‘8a’, respectively. And, let the expenditure of ‘Amit’ and ‘Bittu’ be Rs.‘4b’ and Rs.‘7b’, respectively. ATQ; (8a – 7b) – (5a – 4b) = 6000 Or, 3a – 3b = 6000 So, (a – b) = 2000 We can’t uniquely determine the values of ‘a’ and ‘b’ hence the answer cannot be determined.

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