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The ratio of earnings of A and B is 4:5. If the earnings of A increase by 20% and the earnings of B decrease by 20%, the new ratio of their earnings becomes 6:5. What are A's earnings?

Rs.22,000
Rs.27,500
Rs. 26,400
Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: Cannot be determined

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