Question

The ratio of the incomes of Vineet and Vidya is 13:10 respectively. Vineet saves 20% of his income while Vidya saves 15% of his income. The sum of their expenditures is Rs.56700. 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
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the incomes of Vineet and Vidya be Rs. 13x and Rs. 10x respectively. According to the question, => 0.80 x 13x + 0.80 x 85x = 56700 => 10.4x + 8.5x = 56700 => x = 3000 Required difference = 13x – 10x = 3x = Rs.9000

Practice Next

Relevant for Exams:

×
×