Multiple choice

Salaries of A and B are in the ratio of 13 : 7 respectively . When A’s salary is increased by 25%, it becomes Rs. 16250. what is B’s salary ?

  1. Rs. 5400

  2. Rs. 6100

  3. Rs. 7000

  4. Rs. 7800

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A and B salaries are 13:7. When A's salary increases by 25%, it becomes 16250. So 125% of A = 16250, meaning A's original salary = 16250 × 100/125 = 13000. Since A:B = 13:7, we have 13000/B = 13/7. Cross-multiplying: 13B = 91000, so B = 7000. B's salary is Rs. 7000. Check: 13000:7000 = 13:7 ✓, 25% of 13000 = 3250, 13000 + 3250 = 16250 ✓.

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