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's salary?	Choose the correct answer: A) Rs.5000 B) Rs. 38,000 C) Rs.6300 D) Rs.9000 E) Rs.12000
Explanation:   Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.   Then, 2x+4000/3x+4000=40/57   57(2x + 4000) = 40(3x + 4000)   6x = 68,000   3x = 34,000   Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = Rs.(34000 + 4000) = Rs. 38,000.   Answer:Rs. 38,000
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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's salary?