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The salaries A, B, C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If the increments of 15%, 10% and 20% are allowed respectively in their salaries, then what will be new ratio of their salaries?

3 : 3 : 10
10 : 11 : 20
23 : 33 : 60
Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: 23 : 33 : 60

Explanation:

Let A = 2k, B = 3k and C = 5k.

A's new salary =	115	of 2k =	❨	115	x 2k	❩	=	23k
	100			100				10

B's new salary =	110	of 3k =	❨	110	x 3k	❩	=	33k
	100			100				10

C's new salary =	120	of 5k =	❨	120	x 5k	❩	= 6k
	100			100

∴ New ratio	❨	23k	:	33k	: 6k	❩	= 23 : 33 : 60
		10		10

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