SSC MTS 2019 · PYQ · Ratio and Proportion · medium
The ratio of monthly incomes of Pawan and Sunil is 4:3 and the ratio of their monthly expenditures is 3:2. If Pawan and Sunil save ₹4000 and ₹6000 respectively per month, then what is the sum of their monthly incomes?
A.₹50000
B.₹70000✓ Correct
C.₹36000
D.₹60000
Explanation
Let incomes be 4x and 3x, expenditures be 3y and 2y. Then 4x–3y=4000 and 3x–2y=6000. Solving: x=10,000. Total income = 4×10000 + 3×10000 = ₹70,000.
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