Question

The ratio of Ram’s Salary for May 2020 to his salary for June 2020 was 4 : 3 and the ratio of the salary of June 2020 to October 2020 were 6 : 9. Ram got Rs. 8,000 more salary in October from May 2020, and receives 10% of the salary as Diwali Bonus in October, Find the amount of bonus.

• A. Rs.7,000
• B. Rs.7,200
• C. Rs.7,400
• D. Rs.7,240

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rs.7,200

Ratio of Ram’s Salary for May 2020 to his salary for June 2020 = 4 : 3 Ratio of Ram’s Salary for June 2020 to October 2020 = 6 : 9 Salary in May : Salary in June : Salary in October = 8x : 6x : 9x Ram got Rs.8,000 more salary in October from May 2020 = 9x – 8x ⇒ x = 8000 Diwali Bonus amount in October = 10% of (9 × 8000) ⇒ Rs.7,200