Question

    Income of A is 55% of the Income of B and A together.

    The saving of B is 40% of his Income and equals to Rs. 10800. Find the difference between the incomes of A and B.
    A Rs. 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 6500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 6200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 6600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total income of A and B = Rs. x Income of A = x × 55% = Rs. 0.55x Income of B = x – 0.55x = Rs. 0.45x Savings of B = 0.45x × 40% = Rs. 0.18x According to the question, 0.18x = 10800 Or, x = 60000 Difference between their incomes = 0.55x – 0.45x = 0.1x = Rs. 6000

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