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The monthly incomes of two friends Anuj and Mathew, are in the ratio 5:7 and each of them saves ₹10,000 every month. If the ratio of their expenditure is 2: 3, find the income of Anuj.

A20,000

B15,000

C50,000

D5,000

Answer:

C. 50,000

Read Explanation:

income ratio =5:7=5:7

expenditure ratio =2:3=2:3

2x+100003x+10000=57\frac{2x+10000}{3x+10000}=\frac57

14x+70000=15x+5000014x+70000=15x+50000

x=20000x=20000

2×20000+10000=500002\times 20000+10000=50000


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