Question

Ratio between the expenditure of A and B is 5 : 7. Find the income of A if the difference between the expenditure of B and A is 2000 and income of A is 25% more than the expenditure of B.
1. 2546
2. 8750
3. 7542
4. 1285
5. None

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 8750

Given:

The ratio between the expenditure of A and B = 5 : 7

Calculation:

Let be assume expenditure of A = 5p

Expenditure of B = 7p

⇒ 2000 = 7p – 5p

⇒ p = 1000

⇒ Expenditure of B  = 7 × 1000 = 7000

⇒ The income of A = (125/100) × 7000

⇒ 8750

∴ The required result is 8750.