Question

The ratio of income of two workers A and B are 3: 4. The ratio of expenditure of A and B is 2: 3 and each saves Rs 200. Find the income of A and B.

• A. 500, 600
• B. 600, 800
• C. 600, 900
• D. 800, 1000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 600, 800

Let the income of A = 3x, B = 4x Expenditure ratio = 2: 3 Saving in each case = 200 [3x- 200]/ [4x- 200] = 2/3 9x -600 = 8x - 400 x= 200 Income of A = 3 * 200 = 600 Income of B = 4 * 200 = 800