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.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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