Question

The incomes of a and b are in the ratio 3 : 2 and their expenditures are in the ratio 5 : 3. If each saves t` 1000, then, as income can be:

Answer 1

Let income of A and B be 3x and 2x respectively. Also, their expenditure is 5y and 3y.

Now, according to question,

3x-5y = 1000 ------- (i)*3

2x-3y = 1000 ---------- (ii)*5

9x-15y-10x+15y = 3000-5000;

Or, -x = -2000;

Or, x = 2000;

Then, income of A = 3x = 3*2000 = Rs. 6000.

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Anas Chougle

Anas Chougle :

2 years ago

The ratio of incomes of 2 persons A and B is 9:7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 4:3. If eacv of them saves ruppes. 2200 per month, find their monthly incomes

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