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    Question

    Monthly income of Amit and Bhola is Rs. (x + 120) and

    Rs. x, respectively. If monthly income of Amit is increased by 16% while that of Bhola is decreased by 32% then the ratio of their respective income becomes 9:5, respectively. Find the monthly income of Amit.
    A Rs. 2350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 2295 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 2050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 2380 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 2450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to question;
    {1.16 × (x + 120)}/(0.68 × x) = 9/5
    => 145x + 17400 = 153x
    So, x = 2175
    So, monthly income of Amit = x + 120 = 2175 + 120 = Rs. 2295

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