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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

The income of A is 50% more than that of B. If the income of A is increased by 40% and the income of B is increased by 30%,

then the percentage increase in their combined income is:

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SSC MTS 7th October 2021 Shift-2

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- Let's assume B's income is \( x \).

- A's income is 50% more than B's, so A's income is \( 1.5x \).

- Combined initial income: \( x + 1.5x = 2.5x \).

- After the increase:

- A's income becomes \( 1.5x \times 1.4 = 2.1x \).

- B's income becomes \( x \times 1.3 = 1.3x \).

- New combined income: \( 2.1x + 1.3x = 3.4x \).

- Increase in combined income: \( 3.4x - 2.5x = 0.9x \).

- Percentage increase in combined income:

\frac{0.9x}{2.5x} \times 100 = 36\%

- Option 4: 36% is correct.