Question

The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 3:2 and their expenditures are in the ratio 5:3, if each saves Rs 2000, what are their expenditures respectively?

• A. 10000,6000
• B. 6000,10000
• C. 8000,2000
• D. 2000,8000
• E. none

Answer 1

The correct option is A

10000,6000

Let 3x and 2x be the incomes of A and B respectively.

Let their expenditures be 5y and 3y respectively.

3x-5y=2000

2x-3y=2000

Solving we get y=2000

So the expenditure of A and B are 10000 and 6000 respectively.