Multiple choice

Ratio of earnings of Neetu and Bakhsi is 7 : 13. If the earnings of Neetu increased by 25% and those of Bakhsi decreased by 30%, the new ratio of their earnings become 6 : 8. What is Neetu’s earnings ?

  1. Rs. 20000

  2. Rs. 23540

  3. Rs. 25470

  4. Data inadequate

  5. Rs. 27280
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let Neetu's earnings = 7x, Bakhsi's earnings = 13x. After 25% increase, Neetu's new earnings = 7x × 1.25 = 8.75x. After 30% decrease, Bakhsi's new earnings = 13x × 0.70 = 9.1x. The new ratio 8.75x : 9.1x simplifies to 875 : 910 = 175 : 182, which does NOT equal 6 : 8 (which simplifies to 3 : 4 = 0.75). The given ratio 6:8 would require 8.75x/9.1x = 0.9615, but 6/8 = 0.75. The data is inconsistent.

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