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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 Rs 2400, find A's income?

A5200

B4800

C3600

D6600

Answer:

B. 4800

Read Explanation:

Incomes 2x, 3x Income - Savings = Expenditure (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 = 2 x 2400 = 4800


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