Multiple choice

The ratio of earning of Aaditya and Bhuwan is 5:6. If the earnings of Aaditya decreases by 25% and the earnings of Bhuwan increases by 20% the new ratio becomes 6:11. What is Bhuwan earnings per month?

  1. Rs. 20660

  2. Rs. 23440

  3. Rs. 25500

  4. Rs. 27650

  5. Can’t be determine
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Initial ratio 5:6 means Aaditya = 5k, Bhuwan = 6k. After changes: Aaditya = 5k × 0.75 = 3.75k, Bhuwan = 6k × 1.2 = 7.2k. New ratio = 3.75k : 7.2k = 3.75 : 7.2 = 375 : 720 = 25 : 48. But the problem says new ratio is 6:11. 25/48 ≠ 6/11 (since 25×11=275, 48×6=288). The data is inconsistent, so Bhuwan's earnings cannot be uniquely determined.

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