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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 Γ— 125% (a – 2400)/(a Γ— 1.25 – 2400) = 12:17 17a – 40800 = 15a – 28800 40800 – 28800 = 17a – 15a 2a = 12000 a = 6000

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