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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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  1. Question 1

    8 Aug 2022 Tier II

    21
    Salaries 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?

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  2. Question 2

    3 Mar 2023 Tier II

    8
    Suresh, 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?

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