Multiple choice

The salaries of Raju and Peter are in the ratio 3 : 5. If the salary of each is increased by Rs. 2,500, then the new ratio is 11 : 15. What is Peter's salary?

  1. Rs. 3,500

  2. Rs. 2,500

  3. Rs. 4,000

  4. Rs. 5,000

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let salaries be 3x and 5x. (3x + 2500) / (5x + 2500) = 11 / 15. Solving gives 45x + 37500 = 55x + 27500, so 10x = 10000, x = 1000. Peter's salary = 5x = 5000.