Q230
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 A and B ?
A.
5 : 7
B.
7 : 9
C.
12 : 11
AnswerD.
16 : 13
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let the basic salaries of A and B be Rs. x and Rs. y respectively.Then,
= x + 65% of x = y + 80% of y