in an ofice, the ratio of the salary of an officer to that of a clerk is 25:9. if the salary of the clerk is Rs 10000 less than that of the officer, then what is the salary o the officer?

Options

A. Rs 15600
B. Rs 15625
C. Rs 15650
D. Rs 15675

Answer

B

Explanation

(i) Let the salary of the officer be Rs x and then the salary of the clerk be Rs(x-10,000) and proceed.
(ii) Let the salaries of an officer and a clerk be 25x and 9x. ltbr. (iii) Given 25x-9x=10000. Find x and then find 25x.