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The ratio of the salary of two persons X and Y is 5:8. If the salary of X increases by 60% and that of Y decreases by 35% then the new ratio of their salaries become 20:13. What is X’s salary?
The ratio of the salary of two persons X and Y is 5:8. If the salary of X increases by 60% and that of Y decreases by 35% then the new ratio of their salaries become 20:13. What is X’s salary?
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The correct option is D Data insufficient
Ratio of salary of X and Y is 5:8
Let the original salary of X and Y be 5k and 8k respectively
After increasing 60% new salary of X =160% of 5k=8k
After decreasing 35%, new salary of Y = 65% of 8k=5.2k
Now we can find the new salary ratio as 20:13
But we can't find X's exact salary
Hence, data is inadequate
Data insufficient
Ratio of salary of X and Y is 5:8
Let the original salary of X and Y be 5k and 8k respectively
After increasing 60% new salary of X =160% of 5k=8k
After decreasing 35%, new salary of Y = 65% of 8k=5.2k
Now we can find the new salary ratio as 20:13
But we can't find X's exact salary
Hence, data is inadequate
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