Question

Monthly incomes of A and B are in the ratio of 4:3 and their expenses bear the ratio 3:2. Each of them saves Rs. 6000 at the end of the month, then monthly salary of A is

• A. Rs. 12000
• B. Rs. 24000
• C. Rs. 32000
• D. Rs. 28000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rs. 24000

let the monthly incomes of A and B be 4x and 3x, expenditure be 3y and 2y 4x - 3y = 6000 and 3x - 2y = 6000 4x – 3y = 3x - 2y => x=y 4x - 3y =6000, x = 6000 A's monthly income = 4x = 4x6000 = Rs. 24000