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The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 2:3 and their expenditure is in the ratio 1:2. If each saves 2400, find A's income?

A2400

B3800

C4800

D5200

Answer:

C. 4800

Read Explanation:

Incomes 2x & 3x Expenditure of A=Income-Savings =2x - 2400 Expenditure of B =3x - 2400 (2x - 2400): (3x - 2400) = 1:2 (2x - 2400)/ * 2 =(3x - 2400) * 1 4x - 4800 = 3x - 2400 4x - 3x = 4800 - 2400 x =2400 A's income = 2x = 4800


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