Salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 2:3.

Salaries of Ravi and Sumit are in the ratio 2:3. If the salary of each is increased by Rs 4000, the new ratio becomes 40:57. What is Sumit present salary.

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Answer/Solution

38000

Steps/Work

Explanation:
Let the original Salaries of Ravi and Sumit is 2x and 3x.
So as per question
2x+4000/3x+4000=40/57
=>57(2x+4000)=40(3x+4000)
=>6x=68000
=>3x=34000
Sumit Salary =3x+4000
34000+4000=38000
Option C