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Gagan and Magan have their monthly incomes in the ratio of 9:7 while their monthly expenditures are in the ratio of 6:5, if they have saved Rs. 15000 and 12000 months respectively, then the difference in their monthly income is?

Q: Gagan and Magan have their monthly incomes in the ratio of 9:7 while their monthly expenditures are

Let the monthly income of Gagan and Magan be 9x and 7x respectively. According to the question, (9x-15000)/(7x-12000) = 6/5 45x-75000 = 42x-72000 3x = 3000 x = 1000 Difference in Monthly Income = (9x-7x) = 2×1000 = Rs.2000

A 2000

B 2500

C 4000

D 4800

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Gagan and Magan have their monthly incomes in the ratio of 9:7 while their monthly expenditures are in the ratio of 6:5, if they have saved Rs. 15000 and 12000 months respectively, then the difference in their monthly income is?

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