The expenses of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3. A sum of ₹ 2800 is equally divided between them. If A saves ₹… · ABC26GN3103
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion
The expenses of $A$ and $B$ are in the ratio 2 : 3. $A$ sum of ₹ 2800 is equally divided between them. If $A$ saves ₹ 600 , then $B$ saves
(a)₹ 200
(b)₹ 300
(c)₹ 400
(d)₹ 500
Answer
Explanation
A's expenses $=₹(1400-600)=₹ 800$. Let $B^{\prime} s$ expenses be $₹ x$.Then, 800 : $x:: 2: 3$ or $2 x=800 \times 3$ or $x=\frac{2400}{2}=1200$. ∴ B's saving $=₹(1400-1200)=₹ 200$.
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