Question

Monthly income of Ajay and Bhanu is Rs. (x + 700) and Rs. x, respectively. If monthly income of Ajay is increased by 20% while that of Bhanu is decreased by 25% then the ratio of their respective income becomes 9:5, respectively. Find the monthly income of Ajay.

A Rs. 6300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 6295 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 6152 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 6100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Rs. 6450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to question; {1.20 × (x + 700)}/(0.75 × x) = 9/5 => 8x + 5600 = 9x So, x = 5600 So, monthly income of Ajay = x + 700 = 5600 + 700 = Rs. 6300

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