Multiple choice

The ratio of income of Anil and Mukesh is (2 : 3). The sum of their expenditure is Rs. 8000 and the amount of saving of Anil is equal to the amount of expenditure of Mukesh. What is the sum of their saving?

  1. Rs. 22000

  2. Rs. 4000

  3. Rs. 16000

  4. Rs. 12000
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Explanation

Let Anil's income = 2x, Mukesh's income = 3x. Savings = Income - Expenditure. Given: Sa = Em and Ea + Em = 8000. Also: Sa = 2x - Ea and Sm = 3x - Em. Substituting: 2x - Ea = Em = 8000 - Ea, giving 2x = 8000, x = 4000. Total savings = Sa + Sm = Em + (3x - Em) = 3x = 12000.

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