The ratio of the salary of A and B, one year ago is 3: 2. The ratio of original salary to the increased salary of A is 2: 3 and that of B is 3: 4. The total present salary of A and B together is Rs. 21500. Find the salary of B.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
One year ago,
Ratio of salary of A & B = 3 : 2
Ratio of salary of A last year to present year = 2 : 3
Ratio of salary of B last year to present year = 3 : 4
Present year salary ratio of A to B
= 3 × \(\frac{3}{2}\) : 2 × \(\frac{4}{3}\)
= 27 : 16
ATQ,
( 27 + 16 )R = 21500
43R = 21500
1R = 500
Salary of B = 16R = 16 × 500 = Rs. 8000