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    Question

    Person X's earnings exceed Person Y's by 25%, and both

    individuals manage to save Rs. 2400 each. The ratio of Person Y's expenses to Person X's expenses is 12:17. Can you determine the income of Person Y?
    A 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the income of Y be Rs.a Income of X = Rs. a ├Ч 125% (a тАУ 2400)/(a ├Ч 1.25 тАУ 2400) = 12:17 17a тАУ 40800 = 15a тАУ 28800 40800 тАУ 28800 = 17a тАУ 15a 2a = 12000 a = 6000

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