A, B, C spend 80%, 85% & 75% of their incomes respectively. If their savings are in the ratio 8 : 9 : 20 & the difference between the incomes A & C is 18000, then the income of B is?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 27000
Let the salary of A, B & C be a, b, c respectively.
Saving of A = a(20/100)
Saving of B = b(15/100)
Saving of C = c(25/100)
According to question:
a(20/100) : b(15/100) : c(25/100) = 8 : 9 : 20
a(1/5) : b(3/20) : c(1/4) = 8 : 9 : 20
a : b : c = 40 : 60 : 80 = 2 : 3 : 4
Let the income of A, B & C be 2x, 3x, 4x
Difference between the incomes of A & C = 18000
2x = 18000
x = 9000
Income of B = 3 × 9000 = 27000