Arithmetic Ability
Ratio and Proportion

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Q.

Salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 2:3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs. 4000, the new ratio becomes 40:57. What is Sumit's salary?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively. Then, (2x+4000) / (3x+4000) = 40 / 57 ⇒ 57 × (2x + 4000) = 40 × (3x+4000) ⇒ 6x = 68,000 ⇒ 3x = 34,000 Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = Rs.(34000 + 4000) = Rs. 38,000
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