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    Question

    A and B have incomes in the ratio of 5:6. A spends 30%

    of his income and manages to save Rs. 17,500. Based on this information, calculate the income of B.
    A Rs. 30000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 24000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 18000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 42000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, the income of A and B be Rs. 5x and Rs. 6x respectively. Given, 0.70 × 5x = 17500 Or, x = 17500/3.5 = Rs. 5000 Therefore, income of B = 6x = Rs. 30000 Hence, option a.

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