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    Question

    The salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 4: 5. If

    the salary of each is increased by Rs6,000 the new ratio becomes 35:40. What will be Sumit's increased salary?
    A 26,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 36,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,60,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs 4x and Rs 5x respectively. According to the question, (4x + 6000)/(5x + 6000) = 35/40  ⇒ 160x + 240000 = 175x + 210000  ⇒ 15x = 30000  ⇒ x = 30000/15 = 2000 Current salary of Ravi = 4 × 2000 = Rs. 8000 Current salary of Sumit = 5 × 2000 = Rs. 10000 So, increased salary of Sumit = 10000 + 6000 = Rs. 16000 ∴ Sumit's increased salary is Rs. 16000.

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