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Ratio of the earnings (in Rs) of A and B is 4 : 7. If the earnings of A increase by 50% and those of B decrease by 25%, in the new ratio of their earnings becomes 8 : 7. How much is A earning?

 

Option: 1

 Rs. 28000


Option: 2

Rs. 21000


Option: 3

Rs. 26000


Option: 4

Data inadequate


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Let original earnings of A & B be Rs. 4x & 7x
New earning of A = 150% of 4x = Rs. 6x
New earning of B = 75% of 7x = Rs. 21x/4
6x : 21x/4  = 8 : 7
The value of x is not given data is inadequate.

 

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