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The current salary of Ram and Rahim are in the ratio 6 : 5. If their salaries are increased by Rs. 6000 then the ratio of new salaries become 8 : 7. Find the current salary of Rahim?

ARs. 17000

BRs. 20000

CRs. 18000

DRs. 15000

Answer:

D. Rs. 15000

Read Explanation:

(6x + 6000)/(5x + 6000) = 8/7 ⇒ 42x + 42000 = 40x + 48000 ⇒ 2x = 6000 ⇒ x = 3000 Required current salary of Rahim = 5x = 5 × 3000 = Rs 15000.


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