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 present salary? Choose the correct option.
A) Rs.38,0387 B) Rs.38,038 C) Rs.38,036 D) Rs.38,000 E) Rs.38,098
Let the original salaries of Ravi and Sumit be Rs. 2x and Rs. 3x respectively.   Then, (2x + 4000)/(3x + 4000) = 40/57   6x = 68000 =&gt; 3x = 34000   Sumit's present salary = (3x + 4000) = 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 present salary?