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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 present salary?
- ARs. 17,000
- BRs. 20,000
- CRs. 25,500
- DNone of these
Correct answer: D
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None of these
Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.
Then, (2x + 4000)/(3x + 4000) = 40/57
6x = 68000 => 3x = 34000
Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = 34000 + 4000 = Rs. 38,000.
Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.
Then, (2x + 4000)/(3x + 4000) = 40/57
6x = 68000 => 3x = 34000
Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = 34000 + 4000 = Rs. 38,000.