Ratio & Proportion · Question 25 · Medium
Ratio & Proportion question 25
The monthly salaries of Ravi and Sunil are in the ratio 5 : 4. If Ravi's salary increases by ₹4,000 and Sunil's by ₹6,000, the new ratio becomes 9 : 8. What is Ravi's present salary?
- ₹22,000
- ₹27,500
- ₹25,000
- ₹31,500
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. ₹27,500
Explanation: Let salaries be 5k and 4k. 8(5k + 4000) = 9(4k + 6000) gives 40k + 32000 = 36k + 54000, so 4k = 22000 and k = 5500. Ravi's salary = 5 × 5500 = ₹27,500.
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