Disha's salary is Rs. 3,000 more than Pratima's salary. The ratio of Disha's to Pratima's salary is 17 : 15, respectively. What is the salary of Pratima?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e Rs. 22,500
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Let Disha's salary be 'D' and Pratima's salary be 'P'. D = P + 3000 ....... (1) and D / P = 17 / 15 ....... (2) Solving equations 1 and 2, we get: (3000 + P)/P = 17/15 By cross multiplication: 45000 + 15P = 17P 45000 = 17P - 15P 45000 = 2P P = 22500 |