Question

    The income of Priya is 40% more than the income of

    Pranav. If the difference between their incomes is Rs. 4,800 and they spend 85% of their respective incomes, then find the sum of their savings.
    A Rs.2150 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4320 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.2760 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.4100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the income of Pranav be Rs. x. Therefore, income of Priya = Rs. 1.4x According to the question, Therefore, income of Pranav = x=Rs.12000 Income of Priya = 1.4x = Rs.16800 Savings of Pranav = 0.15 × 12000 = Rs.1800 Savings of Priya = 0.15 × 16800 = Rs.2520 Required sum = 1800 + 2520 = Rs.4320

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