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The income of A and B are in the ratio 5 : 3. The expenses of A, B and C are in the ratio of 8 : 5 : 2. If C spends 2000 and B saves ₹ 700, then A saves:1. ₹10002. ₹15003. ₹5004. ₹250 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : ₹1500 Given Income of A and B are in ratio = 5 : 3 expenses of A, B and C are in the ratio of 8 : 5 : 2 C spends 2000 and B saves ₹ 700 Concept used Ratio method Calculation Let the income of A and B be Rs.5x and Rs.3x respectively. Let the expenses of A, B and C be Rs.8y, Rs.5y and Rs.2y ⇒ 2y = 2000 ⇒ y = 1000 ⇒ B saves = Rs.700 ⇒ 3x –5y = 700 ⇒ 3x –5×1000 = 700 ⇒ 3x = 700 + 5000 ⇒ x = 5700/3 = 1900 ⇒ A’s saving = (5x–8y) ⇒ (5×1900 – 8×1000) = (9500 – 8000) ⇒ Rs.1500 ∴ A saves Rs.1500 |
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