Multiple choice

The expenses of A and B are in the ratio 2:3. A sum of Rs. 2800 is equally divided between them. If A saves Rs. 600, then how much does B save?

  1. Rs. 200

  2. Rs. 300

  3. Rs. 400

  4. Rs. 500

  5. Rs. 600
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AI explanation

Since the total sum of Rs. 2,800 is equally divided, both A and B receive Rs. 1,400 each. Given that A saves Rs. 600, A's expenses are 1,400 minus 600, which equals Rs. 800. Since the expenses of A and B are in the ratio 2:3, B's expenses are 1.5 times A's expenses, making them 1.5 times 800, which is Rs. 1,200. Subtracting B's expenses from his income gives his savings: 1,400 minus 1,200 equals Rs. 300.

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