Multiple choice

One year ago the ratio between Mayank’s and Suresh’s salary was 3 : 4. The ratios of their individual salaries between last year’s and this year’s salaries are 4 : 5 and 2 : 3 respectively. At present the total of their salary is Rs. 4160. The salary of Mayank, now is?

  1. 1600 Rs

  2. 2560 Rs

  3. 1820 Rs

  4. 2400 Rs

  5. None of these

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Explanation

One year ago, Mayank:Suresh = 3:4. Let their salaries be 3x and 4x. With increases 4:5 and 2:3, present salaries are (15x/4) and (6x/1) respectively. Sum = 16x = 4160, so x = 260. Mayank's present salary = 15 × 260 = 1600.