Question

    Income of A is 60% of the Income of B and A together.

    The saving of B is 30% of his Income and equals to Rs. 9600. Find the difference between the incomes of A and B.
    A Rs. 10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 16500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 16200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total income of A and B = Rs. x Income of A = x × 60% = Rs. 0.60x Income of B = x – 0.60x = Rs. 0.40x Savings of B = 0.40x × 30% = Rs. 0.12x According to the question, 0.12x = 9600 Or, x = 80000 Difference between their incomes = 0.6x – 0.4x = 0.2x = Rs. 16000

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