Question

    Income of A is 65% of the Income of B and A together.

    The saving of B is 44% of his Income and equals to Rs. 15400. Find the difference between the incomes of A and B.
    A Rs. 35000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 36000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 31000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 30000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total income of A and B = Rs. x Income of A = x × 65% = Rs. 0.65x Income of B = x – 0.65x = Rs. 0.35x Savings of B = 0.35x × 44% = Rs. 0.154x According to the question, 0.154x = 15400 Or, x = 100000 Difference between their incomes = 0.65x – 0.35x = 0.3x = Rs. 30000

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