Multiple choice

The monthly income of Maneesh and Abhishek is in the ratio 3 : 5 and the ratio between their expenditures is 5 : 9. If their savings for the month is Rs. 800 and Rs. 1200 respectively then find the monthly income of Abhishek.

  1. Rs.2500

  2. Rs.4500

  3. Rs.3000

  4. Rs.3500
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Explanation

Let incomes be 3x and 5x. Expenditures are 5y and 9y. Maneesh saves 3x - 5y = 800, Abhishek saves 5x - 9y = 1200. Solving: 27x - 45y = 7200 and 25x - 45y = 6000, so 2x = 1200 and x = 600. Abhishek's income = 5x = 3000.

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