Data Interpretation Ques 249

Question-

Directions : Study the following table and answer the questions that follow.

The incomes of company X and Y in 2010 were in the ratio of 3 : 4 respectively. What was the respective ratio of their expenditures in 2010?

(1) 7:22

(2) 14:19

(3) 15:22

(4) 27:35

(5) 35:49

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3)

Income of company X Rs. = Rs. 3x (let)

Income of company Y Rs. = Rs. 4x

Gain per cent =( Income  Expenditure  Expenditure )×100

For company X,

65=(3xy1y1)×100

65y1=300x100y1

165y1=300x

For company Y,

50=(4xy2y2)×100

50y2=400x100y2

150y2=400x

165y1150y2=300x400x=34

y1y2=34×150165=15:22



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