Question
Anmol's expenditure is 30% higher
than Bhanu's expenditure, and Anmol's savings exceed Bhanu's savings by Rs. 2000. The ratio of their incomes is 5:3. Calculate the combined income of Anmol and Bhanu.Solution
ATQ, Let the expenditure of Bhanu = Rs. x Expenditure of Anmol = x × 130% = Rs. 1.3x Let the saving of Bhanu = Rs. y Saving of Anmol = Rs. y + 2000 (x + y):(1.3x + y + 2000) = 3:5 5x + 5y = 3.9x + 3y + 6000 1.1x + 2y = 6000 We cannot answer the question because we don’t have enough information.
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