Question

The incomes of x and y are in the ratio 8:7 and thier expenditures are in the ratio 19:16.If each saves Rs 1250.find their incomes.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

income-expenditure=savings

8x-19y=1250

7x-16y=1250

adding both

15x-35y=2500

5(3x-7y)=2500

3x-7y=500

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

INCOME OF x =P

INCOME OF y=Q

INCOME -EXPENDITURES=SAVINGS

FOR x

8x-19y=1250

FOR y

7x-16y=1250

After adding we get

15x-35y=2500

3x-7y=500

On subtracting

x-3y=0

Answer-

y=250

x=750

Incomes for x=2000

Income for y=5250