Question

Previous year the ratio
between the salaries
of X and Y was 1:2.
But the ratio of their
individual salaries
between previous year
and this year were 3:4
and 2:3 respectively. If
the sum of their
present salaries is Rs.
26000, then how
much is the salary of
X now?​

Answer 1

Answer:

12480 Rs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that, in previous year X:Y=1:2

Let a common figure for this ratio be x

Therefore, X's present salary is= 1x=x

Y's present salary is= 2x

∴ X's present salary= (¾ of x)= 3x/4

∴ Y's present salary= (2/3 of 2x)= 4x/3

Sum of their present salaries is Rs. 26000

Therefore,

3x/4 + 4x/3=26000

⇒(9x+16x)/12=26000

⇒x= 12480

So, X's present salary is 12480 Rs.