Income of two companies A and B are in the ratio of 5 : 8. Had the income of company 'A' been more by Rs.25 lakhs, the ratio of their income would have been 5 : 4 respectively. What is the income of company 'B'?

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Income of two companies A and B are in the ratio of 5 : 8. Had the income of company 'A' been more by Rs.25 lakhs, the ratio of their income would have been 5 : 4 respectively. What is the income of company 'B'?

ARs.80 lakhs

BRs.50 lakhs

CRs.40 lakhs

DRs.60 lakhs

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Correct answer is: Rs.40 lakhs Explanation: A : B = 5 : 8 Let A's income be 5x and B's income be 8x. According to question. $\frac{5x+25}{8x}=\frac{5}{4}$ $\frac{5(x+5)}{4\times 2x}=\frac{5}{4}=>\frac{x+5}{2x}=1$ x + 5 = 2x x = 5 $\text{B's Income}=8x=8\times 5$ = Rs.40 lakhs. Nithin ? answered undefined All Comments

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