Algebrahard · Past Paper

The ratio of incomes of two persons is 9:7 and the ratio of their expenditures is 4:3. If each saves Rs 2000, find the income of the first person.

ARs 18,000
BRs 14,000
CRs 20,000
DRs 9,000

✓ Correct Answer: ARs 18,000

9x-4y=2000, 7x-3y=2000. Solving gives x=2000. First income = 9x = 18000.

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