Question
Salaries of Ankur and Ankit are in the ratio 3 ∶ 2. If the salaries of each is decreased by Rs. 2500, the new ratio becomes 8 ∶ 5. What is the sum of their salaries?
The correct answer is
Rs. 37500
Step 1:
\(\frac{3x-2500}{2x-2500}=\frac85\)
Step 2:
\(15x-12500=16x-20000\Rightarrow x=7500\)
Step 3:
\(3x+2x=37500\)
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