The sum of salaries of A and B is Rs. 43000. A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 80% of his salary. If their savings are the same, what is A’s salary (in Rs.)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 34400
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Suppose the salary of A = x Salary of B = 43000 – x A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 80% of his salary; Saving of A = 100 – 95 = 5% Saving of B = 100 – 80 = 20% |
As per the question: x × 0.05 = (43000 – x) × 0.2 ⇒ 0.05x = 8600 – 0.2x ⇒ 0.25x = 8600 ⇒ x = 34400 Hence, Salary of A = Rs. 34400
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