Multiple choice

The ratio of Ekta’s and Reema’s income last year was 10:3. The ratio of Ekta’s this year income and last year income is 6:5 and the ratio of Reema’s this year income and last year income is 2:3. If the sum of Ekta’s and Reema’s present incomes is Rs. 5,124, what was Reema’s income last year?

  1. Rs. 1464

  2. Rs. 1830

  3. Rs. 1098

  4. Rs. 1654

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let last year's income of Ekta = 10x, Reema = 3x. This year: Ekta = 10x × 6/5 = 12x, Reema = 3x × 2/3 = 2x. Total present income = 12x + 2x = 14x = 5124, so x = 366. Reema's income last year = 3x = 3 × 366 = 1098.