Question

A and b have incomes in the ratio 5: 3. The expenses of a,b and c are in the ratio 8 : 5 : 2. Ifc spends rs.2000 and b saves rs.700. Find the saving of a? Select one: a. Rs.1000 b. Rs.1500 c. Rs.2000 d. Rs.1900

Answer 1

9500 will be the answer

Answer 2

Answer:1500

Step-by-step explanation:2y=2000

Then y=100

Income of A= 5x,income of B=3x

Expenses of A=8x, expenses of B=5x

Now we know , income - expenditure= saving

So, 3x-5y=700

X=1900

So, 5x - 8y=R ( savings )

R = 1500