Question

Present salaries of A & B are in the ratio of 3 : 5 respectively. After one year when
A's salary increases by 25% and becomes Rs.30.000, what will be Bs salary if
Increased by 35% 2
1) Cannot be Determined 2) Rs 45.000
3) Rs.40.000
4) Rs.54,000
5) Rs 48 000​

Answer 1

A’s initial salary = Rs 300 x

B’s initial salary = Rs 500 x

Ratio 3:5 satisfied.

After 25% hike, A's salary =Rs 375 x

Now if 375 x = 30,000

x = 80

Hence, B'’s initial salary = 500 x = Rs 40,000

B's salary after a 35% increase = Rs. 54,000

Answer : Rs. 54,000