The ratio of A's and B's salary is 6 : 7. If B's salary is increased by 5%, then his total salary becomes Rs. 1,47,700. The salary (in Rs.) of A is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1,20,000.
Let the initial salary of B be 100x
then when increased by 5.5%, salary becomes 105.5x
105.5x = Rs.147700
⇒ 100x = 147700/105.5 × 100 = Rs. 140000
Now as the salaries of A and B are in ratio 6 : 7
Salary of B = 7 units = Rs. 140000
Salary of A = 6 units = 140000/7 × 6 = Rs. 120000