Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The total monthly salary of 4 men and 2 women is Rs 46000. If woman earns Rs 500 more than the man, then what is the monthly salary of a woman

  1. 4000

  2. 8000

  3. 7000

  4. 6500

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let man's salary be x. Woman's is x + 500. Total: 4x + 2(x + 500) = 46000. 6x + 1000 = 46000 -> 6x = 45000 -> x = 7500. Woman's salary = 7500 + 500 = 8000. 7000 is the man's salary minus 500.