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    Question

    Anmol's expenditure is 30% higher

    than Bhanu's expenditure, and Anmol's savings exceed Bhanu's savings by Rs. 2000. The ratio of their incomes is 5:3. Calculate the combined income of Anmol and Bhanu.
    A Rs.50000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.66520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Can't be determined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the expenditure of Bhanu = Rs. x Expenditure of Anmol = x × 130% = Rs. 1.3x Let the saving of Bhanu = Rs. y Saving of Anmol = Rs. y + 2000 (x + y):(1.3x + y + 2000) = 3:5 5x + 5y = 3.9x + 3y + 6000 1.1x + 2y = 6000 We cannot answer the question because we don’t have enough information.

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