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In an office, the ratio of the salary of an officer to that of a clerk is 30:7. If the salary of the clerk is Rs. 14,375 less than that of the officer then what is the salary of the officer?

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Rs 15,600
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Rs 18,625
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Rs17,650
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Rs 18,750
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Solution

The correct option is D Rs 18,750
Let's assume salary of an officer =x
and salary of an clerk =y
As per question,
xy=307
7x=30y
y=7x30
and xy=14375
x7x30=14375
23x30=14375
x=18750
Answer D

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