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The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 2 and their expenditure are in ratio 5 : 3. If each saves Rs. 1000, then, A's income can be:

A. Rs. 3000

B. Rs. 4000

C. Rs. 6000

D. Rs. 9000

E. Rs. 4500

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Arif Weax
    Arif Weax :
    3 years ago

    Let, the expenditure of A and B is 5x,
    3x.
    So,the income of A is 5x+1000
    ATQ,
    5x+1000/3x+1000=3/2
    or, 10x+ 2000=9x+3000
    or, 10x-9x=3000-2000
    or, x=1000
    So, the income of A is 5x+1000=5*1000+1000=Rs.6000 (Ans)

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    5 years ago

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    Anas Chougle :
    7 years ago

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