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    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

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