Question
Monthly income of Ankit and Bhaskar is Rs. (x + 160) and
Rs. x, respectively. If monthly income of Ankit is increased by 24% while that of Bhaskar is decreased by 20% then the ratio of their respective income becomes 9:5, respectively. Find the monthly income of Ankit.Solution
According to question; {1.24 × (x + 160)}/(0.8 × x) = 9/5 => 31x + 4960 = 36x So, x = 992 So, monthly income of Ankit = x + 160 = 992 + 160 = Rs. 1152
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