Question

The income of a and b are in the ratio 3:2 and there expenditures are in.The ratio 5:3 .If each saves $1000 then what is the income of a

Answer 1

The ratio of incomes of A and B is 3 : 2 or incomes ofA and B are 3x, and 2x 

Ratio of expenses of A and B is 5 : 3 or expenses of A and B are 5y, and 3y 

We know that, Savings = Income - Expenses 

Savings of A = 3x - 5y = 200 ...(1) 

Savings of B = 2x - 3y = 200 ...(2) 

Solving these two equations, we get x = 400. 

Therefore, Income of A = 3x = Rs.1200