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    Question

    The salaries of X, Y, and Z are in the ratio 4:3:5. If

    X’s salary is reduced by 25%, Y’s salary is increased by 33.33%, and Z’s salary is increased by 20%, the difference between the new salaries of X and Y becomes ₹450. What was Z’s original salary?
    A 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let their original salaries are4x, 3x and 5x Salary of A after decreasing by 25% = 3x Salary of B after increasing by 33.33% = 4x Salary of C after increasing by 20% = 6x 4x – 3x = 450 x = 450 C’s original salary = 5x = 2250

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