If the imports in 1998 was Rs. 250 crores and the total exports in the years 1998 and 1999 together was Rs. 500 crores, then the imports in 1999 was ?
A
Rs. 250 crores
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B
Rs. 300 crores
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C
Rs. 357 crores
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D
Rs. 420 crores
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Solution
The correct option is B Rs. 420 crores The ratio of imports to exports for the years 1998 and 1999 are 1.25 and 1.40 respectively. Let the exports in the year 1998 = Rs. x crores. Then, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - x) crores. ∴1.25=250x⇒x=2501.25=200 [Using ratio for 1998] Thus, the exports in the year 1999 = Rs. (500 - 200) crores = Rs. 300 crores. Let the imports in the year 1999 = Rs. y crores. Then, 1.40=y300⇒y=(300×1.40)=420. ∴ Imports in the year 1999 = Rs. 420 crores.