The salaries of a father, mother, and daughter are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. What will be the ratio of their salaries if there was an increase of 15%, 10%, and 20%, respectively?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 23 : 33 : 60.
Given:
The salaries of a father, mother, and daughter are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5.
Calculations:
Let the salaries of a father, mother, and daughter be 2x, 3x, and 5x respectively.
According to the question;
The increased salary of father = 2x × 1.15 = 2.3x
The increased salary of mother = 3x × 1.1 = 3.3x
The increased salary of daughter = 5x × 1.2 = 6x
Hence, the required ratio = 2.3x : 3.3x : 6x = 23 : 33 : 60