Question

    Income of Shanu is 87.5% of the income of Govind and

    Shanu together. If the saving of Govind is 30% of his income and equals to Rs. 4500, then find the difference between the incomes of Govind and Shanu. (in Rs.)
    A Rs. 90,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 91,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 92,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 93,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let income of Shanu and Govind be x and y respectively. ATQ, 4500 = 30% of y y = Rs. 15000 also given, x = 87.5% of (x + y) x = 7/8 × (x + 15000)      [87.5% = 7/8] 8x = 7x + 105000 x = Rs. 105000 Required difference = 105000 - 15000 = Rs. 90000

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