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Aptitude · Q87

Percentage

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 87

Q87

The total emoluments of A and B are equal. However, A gets 65% of his basic salary as allowances and B gets 80% of his basic salary as allowances. What is the ratio of the basic salaries of and B?

A.
16 : 13
B.
5 : 7
C.
12 : 11
Answer
D.
7 : 9

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let the basic salaries of A and B be x and y respectively.
Now,