Soham’s initial expenditure and savings were in the ratio of 5 ∶ 3. His income increases by 25%. If his initial savings were ₹4,500, find his income (in ₹) after the increment.

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  1. 16000
  2. 15000
  3. 9375
  4. 12000

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Option 2 : 15000
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Given:

Initially ratio of expenditure and saving of Soham's = 5 : 3

The initial saving = Rs. 4500

Formula used:

Income = Saving + Expenditure

Calculation:

Let the initial ratio of saving and expenditure be 3X and 5X

⇒ 3X = 4500

⇒ X = 1500

The initial income = 3X + 5X = 8X = 1500 × 8 = 12000

The income after increment = \({(1\ +{25\over100})}\ \times 12000 ={(1+{1\over4})}\times 12000={5\over4}\times 12000=5\times 3000 = 15000\)

∴ The required result will be 15000.

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