Question

    The ratio of the incomes of Vineet and Vidya is 5:2

    respectively. Vineet saves 30% of his income while Vidya saves 20% of his income. The sum of their expenditures is Rs.15300. Find the difference between their incomes.
    A Rs.12000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.11000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.9000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.12500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the incomes of Vineet and Vidya be Rs. 5x and Rs. 2x respectively. According to the question, => 0.70 x 5x + 0.80 x 2x = 15300 => 3.5x + 1.6x = 15300 => x = 3000 Required difference = 5x – 2x = 3x = Rs.9000

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