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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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