The salaries A, B, C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If the increments of 15%, 10% and 20% are allowed respectively in their salaries, then what will be new ratio of their salaries?

A. 3 : 3 : 10

B. 10 : 11 : 20

C. 23 : 33 : 60

D. Cannot be determined

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Correct Answer :
23 : 33 : 60

Explanation :

Let A = 2k, B = 3k and C = 5k

A's new salary = (115/100) x 2k = 23k/10

B's new salary = (110/100) x 3k = 33k/10

C's new salary = (120/100) x 5k = 6k

=> New Ratio = [ (23k/10) : (33k/10) : 6k ] = 23 : 33 : 60

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