Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

40% of Ranita’s income is equal to 56% of Bhaskar’s income. If Ranita’s income was ₹800 more than what it is and Bhaskar’s income was ₹ 2,000 more than what it is, then the ratio of the incomes of Ranita and Bhaskar would have been 4 : 3. What is the actual combined income of Ranita and Bhaskar?

Options:

₹67,200

₹68,200

₹66,800

₹67,800

Correct Answer:

₹67,200

Explanation:

Let Ranita income = x  & Bhaskar income = y

According to question ,

40% of Ranita's income  = 56% of Bhaskar's income

Ranita's income : Bhaskar's income = 7  :  5

Now ,

New income of Ranita = 7R+ 800

New income of Bhaskar  = 5R + 2000

\(\frac{7R+800}{5R+2000}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\)

21R + 2400 = 20R + 8000

R = 5600

Total  income = 7R + 5R = 12R

= 12 × 5600 = 67200

So , Total Income = 67200