SSC MTS 2024 · PYQ · Ratio and Proportion · medium
The ratio between the monthly incomes of P and Q is 7 : 6 and the ratio between their expenditures is 6 : 5. If they save ₹480 each, then find P's monthly income.
A.₹3,360✓ Correct
B.₹2,880
C.₹2,400
D.₹6,240
Explanation
Let incomes be 7x and 6x, expenditures be 6y and 5y. 7x−6y=480 and 6x−5y=480. Solving: x=480, so P's income = 7×480 = ₹3360.
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