Question
Sohan’s salary is first increased by 60% and then decreased by 25%. The result is the same as Rohit’s salary increased by 40% and then reduced by 10%. Find the ratio of Sohan’s salary to Rohit’s?
Solution
ATQ, Sohan = 8/5 × 3/4 = 24/20 = 6/5 Sohan = 6S / 5 Rohit = 7/5 × 9/10 = 63/50 Rohit = 63R / 50 6S / 5 = 63R / 50 S : R = 63×5 : 6×50 = 315 : 300 = 21 : 20
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