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A's salary is...

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A's salary is same as 4 times B's salary. If they together earn ₹7500 per month, find A's salary.

A

₹ 6000

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B

₹ 1500

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C

₹ 3000

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D

₹ 2000

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Solution

The correct option is A
₹ 6000

Let B's salary be ₹ $x$

A's salary = $4 x$

Given that $x + 4 x = 7500$

$\Rightarrow 5 x = 7500$

$\Rightarrow x = ₹ 1500$

A' s salary = $4 \times 1500 = ₹ 6000$

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