A and B’s salaries together amount to Rs. 2,000. A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 85% of his. If now their savings are the same, what is A’s salary?

A and B’s salaries together amount to Rs. 2,000. A spends 95% of his salary and B spends 85% of his. If now their savings are the same, what is A’s salary?

A. Rs.500
B. Rs.750
C. Rs.1250
D. Rs.1500
Explanation:
(5/100) A = (15/100) B
A = 3B
A + B = 2000
4B = 2000 => B = 500
A = 1500

The tax on a commodity is diminished by 20% and its consumption increased by 15%. The effect on revenue is_________?

The tax on a commodity is diminished by 20% and its consumption increased by 15%. The effect on revenue is_________?

A. It increases by 8%
B. It decreases by 8%
C. No change in revenue
D. It increases by 10%
E. None
100 * 100 = 10000
80 * 115 = 9200
———–
10000———–800
100———–? => 8% decrease