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    Question

    The ratio of the pocket money of two persons β€˜X’ and

    β€˜Y’ is 7:4, respectively. β€˜X’ spends 60% of his pocket money while β€˜Y’ spends 50% of his pocket money. If the savings of β€˜X’ is Rs. 140 more than that of β€˜Y’, then find the total pocket money of β€˜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 β€˜X’ and β€˜Y’ be Rs. 7x and Rs. 4x respectively
    According to the question,
    (0.4 Γ— 7x) – (0.5 Γ— 4x) = 140
    2.8x – 2x = 140 β†’ 0.8x = 140 β†’ x = 175
    Therefore, pocket money of β€˜X’ = 7x = Rs. 1225

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