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    Question

    The salaries of 'Ankush' and 'Qureshi' are initially in

    the ratio of 4:7. After an increment of ₹3,300 to Ankush's salary, the ratio of their salaries changes to 5:6. Calculate the difference between the original salaries of 'Ankush' and 'Qureshi'.
    A Rs. 2,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 5,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 5,785 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 4,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the salary of ‘Ankush’ and ‘Qureshi’ be Rs. ‘4x’ and Rs. ‘7x’, respectively. Required difference = (7x – 4x) = Rs. ‘3x’ ATQ; {(4x + 3300)/7x} = (5/6) Or, 24x + 19800 = 35x Or, 11x = 19800 So, x = 1800 Required difference = 3 × 1800 = Rs. 5,400

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