Question

    The ratio of the incomes of Vineet and Vidya is 8:5 respectively. Vineet saves 25% of his income while Vidya saves 20% of his income. The sum of their expenditures is Rs.45000. Find the difference between their incomes.

    A Rs.14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.13500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.21000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.15000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the incomes of Vineet and Vidya be Rs. 8x and Rs. 5x respectively. According to the question, => 0.75 x 8x + 0.8 x 5x = 45000 => 6x + 4x = 45000 => x = 4500 Required difference = 8x – 5x = 3x = Rs.13500

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