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    Question

    The ratio of the pocket money of two persons ‘X’ and

    ‘Y’ is 7:4, respectively. ‘X’ spends 60% of his pocket money while ‘Y’ spends 50% of his pocket money. If the savings of ‘X’ is Rs. 140 more than that of ‘Y’, then find the total pocket money of ‘X’.
    A Rs 1050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 1155 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 1225 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 1260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 1260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the pocket money of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ be Rs. 7x and Rs. 4x respectively
    According to the question,
    (0.4 × 7x) – (0.5 × 4x) = 140
    2.8x – 2x = 140 → 0.8x = 140 → x = 175
    Therefore, pocket money of ‘X’ = 7x = Rs. 1225

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