Multiple choice

One year ago, the ratio of Mahesh's and Suresh's salary was 3:5. The ratio of there individual salary of last year and present year are 2:3 and 4:5 respectively. If the total salaries for there present year are Rs. 43000, what is the present salary of Mahesh?

  1. 19000

  2. 18000

  3. 17000

  4. 16000

  5. 15000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let last year salaries be 3x and 5x. Mahesh present salary = 3x * (3/2) = 4.5x. Suresh present salary = 5x * (5/4) = 6.25x. Total = 4.5x + 6.25x = 10.75x = 43000. x = 4000. Mahesh present salary = 4.5 * 4000 = 18000.