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    Question

    The ratio of income and expenditure of a man is 6 : 5,

    respectively. If the income and expenditure of the man are increased by 25% and 10% respectively, then find the percentage increase in the savings of the man.
    A 50% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 100% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 125% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the income of the man be Rs. β€˜6x’ So, expenditure = Rs. β€˜5x’ So, savings = 6x – 5x = Rs. β€˜x’ New income = 6x Γ— 1.25 = Rs. β€˜7.5x’ New expenditure = 5x Γ— 1.1 = Rs. β€˜5.5x’ New savings = 7.5x – 5.5x = Rs. β€˜2x’ So, required percentage increase
    = {(2x – x) / x} Γ— 100
    = 100%

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