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      Question

      The ratio of the income of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ is 9:7

      and the ratio of their expenditure is 4:3. If each of them saves Rs. 4000, then find the sum of their incomes.
      A Rs. 64000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 56000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 32000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 48000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the income of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ be Rs. β€˜9x’ and Rs. β€˜7x’, respectively. According to the question, (9x – 4000) / (7x – 4000) = 4/3 Or, 27x – 12000 = 28x – 16000 Or, x = 4000 Sum of incomes = 9x + 7x = 16x = 16 Γ— 4000 = Rs. 64000

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