Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Dhullar dhobi and Kalu mochi has joined Gadha-karmakar sanstha. Dhullar and Kalu started with an initial salary of Rs 500 and Rs 640 respectively with an annual increment of Rs.25 and Rs.20 respectively. After how many years dhullar salary will cross that of kalu?

  1. 27

  2. 29

  3. 30

  4. never

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let $x$ be the number of years. Dhullar's salary: $500 + 25x$. Kalu's salary: $640 + 20x$. We need $500 + 25x > 640 + 20x$, which simplifies to $5x > 140$, or $x > 28$. Thus, in the 29th year, Dhullar's salary will cross Kalu's.