Question

The sum of the earnings of 'D' and 'E' is Rs. 2,20,000.

Q: Answer-The sum of the earnings of 'D' and 'E' is Rs. 2,20,000. 'D' uses 75% of his income, while 'E' uses 6...

Let the income of E be Rs. q. Therefore, income of D Rs. 220000 - q. Savings of D 0.25 220000 - q. Savings of E Rs. 0.35q. According to the question, 0.25 220000 - q 17000 0.35q Or, 55000 0.25q 17000 0.35q Or, 0.6q 72000 Or, q 120000 Savings of D 0.25 220000 - q 55000 30000 25000 Savings of E 42000 Therefore, income of F 25000 42000 2 0.90 30150 Savings of F 0.50 30150 Rs. 15,0 75

'D' uses 75% of his income, while 'E' uses 65% of hers, so that 'E's savings are Rs. 17,000 more than 'D's. If 'F's income is 10% less than the combined average savings of 'D' and 'E', find 'F's savings, assuming 'F' saves 50% of his income.

A Rs. 5,000

B Rs. 11,700

C Rs. 13,360

D Rs. 15,075

E Rs. 25,000

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