Home » Aptitude » Ratio and Proportion

One year ago the ratio between Laxman's and Gopal's salary was 3 : 4. The ratio of their individual salaries between last year's and this year's salaries are 4 : 5 and 2 : 3 respectively. At present the total of their salary is Rs. 4,160. The salary of Laxman now is?

Correct Answer: Rs. 1600

Explanation:

Let the salaries of Laxman and Gopal one year before be x1 ,y1 respectively.
∴ x1/y1 = 3/4 ......(1)
x2 + y2 = 4160 .....(2)
From equations (1) and (2)
x2 = Rs. 1600.


← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Ratio and Proportion

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
Join Discussion