Question

The ratio of the expenditure to the savings of a family is 14:6. Find the income if expenditure is 8000

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let 14 be 14x and 6 be 6x

Then ,

14x+6x=8000

20x=8000

X=400

14x=14×400=5600

6x=6×400=2400

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, the savings of the family be x.

ATQ

14/6=8000/x

or,4800=14x

or,x=4800/14

x=342.85

Now,

Income=Expenditure+Savings

=8000+342.85

= Rs 8342.85