Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 7)
7.
Salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 2 : 3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs. 4000, the new ratio becomes 40 : 57. What is Sumit's salary?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.
| Then, | 2x + 4000 | = | 40 |
| 3x + 4000 | 57 |
57(2x + 4000) = 40(3x + 4000)
6x = 68,000
3x = 34,000
Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = Rs.(34000 + 4000) = Rs. 38,000.
Discussion:
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Venkat chowdary maguluri said:
1 decade ago
(57*2 - 40*3 = 6).
Original Ratio: 2:3.
New ratio: 40:57.
(40 - 57 = 17).
Previous salary of summit = 4000*3*17/6 = 34,000.
After increasing 4000 summit salary = 34,000+4000 = 38,000.
I hope it take less time to calculation.
Original Ratio: 2:3.
New ratio: 40:57.
(40 - 57 = 17).
Previous salary of summit = 4000*3*17/6 = 34,000.
After increasing 4000 summit salary = 34,000+4000 = 38,000.
I hope it take less time to calculation.
(1)
Christiano said:
1 decade ago
The question is not what is sumit's new salary?
It is what is sumit's salary?
So, they didn't mention whether it is past or present.
So the answer could be 34000 or 38000.
Am I correct?
If not explain to me.
It is what is sumit's salary?
So, they didn't mention whether it is past or present.
So the answer could be 34000 or 38000.
Am I correct?
If not explain to me.
Subhrajit said:
2 years ago
First ratio 2 : 3.
New ratio 40 : 57.
Increased in each 4000 4000.
Cross multiple each other.
40 × 3-57 × 2 = 57 × 4000-40 × 4000.
120 - 114 = 228000 - 160000
6 = 68000
1 = 666.
Sumit new 57×666. = 38000.
New ratio 40 : 57.
Increased in each 4000 4000.
Cross multiple each other.
40 × 3-57 × 2 = 57 × 4000-40 × 4000.
120 - 114 = 228000 - 160000
6 = 68000
1 = 666.
Sumit new 57×666. = 38000.
(23)
Emani karthik Reddy said:
1 decade ago
Let the salaries of ravi&sumith 2x,3x
each salary increased by 4000.
i.e ((2x+4000)/(3x+4000))->1
new ratio is 40:57->2
from 1 &2 we get
6x=68000
3x=34000
salary of sumith = 34000+4000=38000
each salary increased by 4000.
i.e ((2x+4000)/(3x+4000))->1
new ratio is 40:57->2
from 1 &2 we get
6x=68000
3x=34000
salary of sumith = 34000+4000=38000
Kauthik said:
1 decade ago
From the beginning itself, the increased salary of both of them were added. i.e., 2x+4000/3x+4000.
My question is after finding the value of x, why they add again by 4000. Can you please clear it.
My question is after finding the value of x, why they add again by 4000. Can you please clear it.
Niranjan Katakam said:
4 years ago
Shortcut:
The first difference of new ration is 17.
So, 34:51, 40:57,
Both ratio difference is 6.
6p=4000 than 51p=?
Answer is 34000. Now add given increased 4000.
So, 34000 + 4000 = 38000.
The first difference of new ration is 17.
So, 34:51, 40:57,
Both ratio difference is 6.
6p=4000 than 51p=?
Answer is 34000. Now add given increased 4000.
So, 34000 + 4000 = 38000.
(7)
Gumps said:
1 decade ago
This is simple.
New increment in salary led to the new ratio.
You cannot add ratio (2,3) to value (4000) hence effect the change in ratio by multiplying by x factor.
Thus, 2x+4000... etc
New increment in salary led to the new ratio.
You cannot add ratio (2,3) to value (4000) hence effect the change in ratio by multiplying by x factor.
Thus, 2x+4000... etc
Danish Afzaal said:
9 years ago
The Salaries of Yasmeen and Adnan are in the ratio 1 : 2. If the salary of each is increased by Rs. 3000, the new ratio becomes 40 : 57. What is Adnan's present salary? Please solve this.
Khushiupadhyay said:
2 years ago
2X + 4000/3X + 4000 = 40/57.
114X + 228000 = 120X + 160000.
120X - 114X = 228000 - 160000.
6X = 68000.
So, both are divided by 2.
3X = 34000.
Put the value of 3X.
34000 + 4000 = 38000.
114X + 228000 = 120X + 160000.
120X - 114X = 228000 - 160000.
6X = 68000.
So, both are divided by 2.
3X = 34000.
Put the value of 3X.
34000 + 4000 = 38000.
(32)
Sowmi said:
1 decade ago
Sumit ratio is 3x.
His salary increased by 4000. So current salary is 3x+4000->equation 1.
We found out 3x=34000.
So substitute 3x=34000 in equation 1. So 34000+4000=38000.
His salary increased by 4000. So current salary is 3x+4000->equation 1.
We found out 3x=34000.
So substitute 3x=34000 in equation 1. So 34000+4000=38000.
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