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Question : The ratio of the monthly incomes of X and Y is 5 : 4 and that of their monthly expenditures is 9 : 7. If the income of Y is equal to the expenditure of X, then what is the ratio of the savings of X and Y?

Option 1: 9 : 8

Option 2: 6 : 7

Option 3: 8 : 9

Option 4: 7 : 6


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Correct Answer: 9 : 8


Solution : The ratio of the monthly income of X and Y = 5 : 4
The ratio of monthly expenditures of X and Y = 9 : 7
Let the income ratio of X and Y be 5a and 4a.
Let the expenditure ratio of X and Y be 9b and 7b.
Here, 4a = 9b
⇒ $\frac{\text{a}}{\text{b}}$ = $\frac{9}{4}$
So, Savings of X = 5a – 9b
and Savings of Y = 4a - 7b
Required ratio
$=\frac{(5\text{a} - 9\text{b})}{(4\text{a} - 7\text{b})}$
$=\frac{(45 - 36)}{(36 - 28)}$
$=\frac{9}{8}$
Hence, the correct answer is 9 : 8.

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