The salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 4 : 5. If the salary of each is increased by ₹6000 the new ratio becomes 35 : 40. What will be Sumit's increased salary?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 16,000.
Let the salaries of Ravi and Sumit be 4x and 5x respectively.
Given, (4x + 6000)/(5x + 6000) = 35/40
⇒ 40 × (4x + 6000) = 35 × (5x + 6000)
⇒ 160x + 240000 = 175x + 210000
⇒ 15x = 30000 ⇒ x = 2000
Sumit's increased salary = 5x + 6000 = 10000 + 6000 = 16000