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    Question

    The income of Leah is 15% more than the income of Luke.

    If the difference between their incomes is Rs. 3,000 and they spend 65% of their respective incomes, then find the sum of their savings.
    A Rs.15050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.19320 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.28760 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.19000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the income of Luke be Rs. x. Therefore, income of Leah = Rs. 1.15x According to the question, Therefore, income of Luke = x = Rs.20000 Income of Leah = 1.15x = Rs.23000 Savings of Luke = 0.35 × 20000 = Rs.7000 Savings of Leah = 0.35 × 23000 = Rs.8050 Required sum = 7000 + 8050 = Rs.15050

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