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    Question

    The ratio of the earnings of Amit and Deepak is 7:11. If

    Amit’s earning is increased by 25% and Deepak’s earning is reduced by 15% and the difference between their new earnings becomes Rs. 2100, find Amit’s new earning.
    A Rs.35,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.16.520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.30,625 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.36,225 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Earning of Amit = 7x Earning of Deepak = 11x 11x × 85/100 – 7x × 125/100 = 2100 935x – 875x = 2100 × 100 x = 2100 × 100 / 60 = 3500 Amit’s new earning = (7 × 3500) × 125/100 = Rs.30,625

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