The ratio of the incomes of Uma and Bala is 4:3 and the ratio of their expenditure is 3:2. If at the end of the year, each saves $5000 then the income of Uma is? Choose one
A) $ 24000
B) $ 23000
C) $ 22000
D) $ 21000
E) $ 20000

Rationale: "let the income of uma and bala be $ 4 x and $ 3 x let their expenditures be $ 3 y and $ 2 y 4 x - 3 y = 5000 - - - - - - - 1 ) 3 x - 2 y = 5000 - - - - - - - 2 ) from 1 ) and 2 ) x = 5000 uma ' s income = 4 x = 4 * 5000 = $ 20000 answer is e"
Answer: E