Question

A and B both spend 30% of their income together which is equal to Rs 26400. If income of A is 20% more than that of B, then find the income of B (in Rs)?

A Rs 52000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs 40000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs 48000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs 35000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the income of B = x Let the income of A = 1.2x Expenditure of A = 30% of 1.2x = 0.36x Expenditure of B = 30% of x = 0.3x Total expenditure of A and B = Rs 26400 So, 0.36x + 0.3x = 26400 0.66x = 26400 So, x = 40000 Hence, income of B = Rs 40,000

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