Question

    The income ratio of Akash and Bittu is 8:5. Akash spends

    Rs. 9600, while Bittu spends Rs. 4800, and their combined savings amount to Rs. 6400. What is the ratio of their individual savings?
    A 1:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; Let, the incomes of ‘Akash’ and ‘Bittu’ be Rs. 8x and Rs. 5x, respectively According to the question, 8x – 9600 + 5x – 4800 = 6400 Or, 13x = 20800 Or, x = 1600 Therefore, required ratio = (8x – 9600):(5x – 4800) = 3200:3200 = 1:1

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