Quantities in a ratio each raised by a different percent: new ratio or original total
This type of question, asked 2 times: 8 Aug 2022 Tier II, 3 Mar 2023 Tier II. All 2 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
8 Aug 2022 Tier II
21Salaries of B, C, D and E are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. Their salaries are increased by 20 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent and 50 percent respectively. If the increased salary of D is ₹560, then what is the sum of the original salaries of B, C, D and E?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
3 Mar 2023 Tier II
8Suresh, Dinesh and Ramesh became partners in a business by investing money in the ratio of 3 : 6 : 8. If their investments is increased by 5%, 15% and 20%, respectively, then what will be the ratio of their profits for one year?Tap an option to check your answer.