Question

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?

• A. 2400
• B. 3800
• C. 4800
• D. 5200

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 4800

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