The incomes of A and B are in the ratio of 3 :2 and their expenses are in the ratio of 5:3. If each of…
Let the incomes be \(3x\) and \(2x\) and the expenses \(5y\) and \(3y\). Equal savings give \(3x-5y=3000\) and \(2x-3y=3000\); subtracting gives \(x=2y\), and then…
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The incomes of A and B are in the ratio of 3 :2 and their expenses are in the ratio of 5:3. If each of them saves Rs.3000, then A's income (in Rs.) is
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Correct answer D
Let the incomes be and and the expenses and . Equal savings give and ; subtracting gives , and then , so and . A's income is rupees. Check: A spends 15000 and B (income 12000) spends 9000, in the ratio 5 : 3, and each saves 3000.
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