The salaries of A and

Question

The salaries of A and B together amount to Rs. 2000. A spends 95% of his salary and B,85%of his . If now their

savings are the same . what is A's salary ?

Options:

A . Rs. 750

B . Rs. 1250

C . Rs. 1500

D . Rs. 1600

Answer: Option C

Let A's salary = Rs. `x`. Then, B's salary = Rs.(2000 - `x`).

(100 - 95)% of A = (100 - 85)% of B `hArr 5/100 x = 15/100(2000 - x) hArr x` = 1500

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