Question
The monthly incomes of 'A' and 'B' are in the ratio of
3:4, respectively. Both 'A' and 'B' have identical monthly expenditures, while their monthly savings are in the ratio of 1:2. Calculate the percentage of 'B's expenditure in relation to his total monthly income.Solution
Let the monthly income of ‘A’ and ‘B’ be Rs. ‘3x’ and Rs. ‘4x’ respectively. Let the expenditure of ‘A’ and ‘B’ be Rs. ‘y’. ATQ, (3x – y)/ (4x – y) = 1/2 Or, 6x – 2y = 4x – y So, 2x = y So, expenditure of ‘B’ = Rs. ‘2x’ Required percentage = (2x/4x) × 100 = 50%
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TURBULENT
One who always looks at the brighter side
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In the following questions, a word is followed by four choices. Select the choice that is nearly most opposite in meaning to the given word.
ACQUIT
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