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    Question

    Monthly income of Ashish and Bhanu is Rs. (x + 200) and

    Rs. x, respectively. If monthly income of Ashish is increased by 15% while that of Bhanu is decreased by 25% then the ratio of their respective income becomes 9:5, respectively. Find the monthly income of Ashish.
    A Rs. 1350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 1450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to question;
    {1.15 × (x + 200)}/(0.75 × x) = 9/5
    => 23x + 4600 = 27x
    So, x = 1150
    So, monthly income of Ashish= x + 200 = 1150 + 200 = Rs. 1350

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