Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The ratio of incomes of A and B is 5:4 and the ratio of their expenditures is 3:2. If each saves Rs 800, find the income of A.
ARs 1600
BRs 2000
CRs 2400
DRs 1000
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs 2000
Let incomes be 5x, 4x. (5x-800)/(4x-800) = 3/2 => 10x-1600 = 12x-2400 => 2x=800 => x=400. A's income = 5 * 400 = 2000.
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