Question

The income ratio of a andb is 5:8,if income of a increases by 60000.Then new ratio is 5:4.Find current income of a

Answer 1

Answer:

A : B = 5 : 8

Let A's income be 5x and B's income be 8x.

According to question.

5x+258x=54

=> 5(x+5)4×2x=54=>x+52x=1

x + 5 = 2x

x = 5

B's Income = 8x = 8×5

= Rs.40 lakhs