Income, expenditure and savings ratio
CMAT 2018 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Medium · Ratio and Proportion
The monthly incomes of Amit and Bharat are in the ratio of 5:4, their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 19:21, and their monthly savings are in the ratio of 37:18. If the total annual savings of Amit and Bharat is Rs.1,32,000, Amit's monthly income is:-
- A.
Rs. 12,000
- B.
Rs. 15,000
- C.
Rs. 18,000
- D.
Rs. 16,000
B
Explanation
Total annual savings = 1,32,000 Total monthly savings = . Ratio of monthly savings = Total parts = . Value per part . Savings of Amit = , Savings of Bharat = .
Let incomes be and , and expenses be and . Solving these equations yields . Amit's monthly income = .
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