Salaries of Ravish and Sumita are in the ratio 2:3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs.4,000, the new ratio becomes 40:57. What is Sumita’s present salary?
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Salaries of Ravish and Sumita are in the ratio 2:3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs.4,000, the new ratio becomes 40:57. What is Sumita’s present salary?
- Rs. 32,000
- Rs. 34,000
- Rs. 38,000
- Rs. 40,000
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Rs. 34,000
Let salaries be and . gives , so and . Check: 26666.67:38000 = 40:57. Sumita earns Rs 34,000.
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