Ratio of earnings of A and B is 8 : 9 respectively. If the earnings o…

Question

Ratio of earnings of A and B is 8 : 9 respectively. If the earnings of A increase by 50% and the earnings of B decrease by 25%, the new ratio of their earnings becomes 16 : 9 respectively. What are A's earnings?

Accepted Answer

Option D. Cannot be determine. Answer & Solution Answer: Option D Solution: Let the earnings of A and B Rs. 8x and Rs. 9x respectively. Then, & = 150\% of 8x75\% of 9x = 169 & 3/2 × 8x3/4 × 9x = 169 & 169 = 169 Hence, A's earnings cannot be determined