The ratio of the incomes of Uma and Bala is 8:7 and the ratio of their expenditure is 7:6. If at the end of the year, each saves $2000 then the income of Uma is?	Select the correct option.
A) $ 16800	B) $ 16500	C) $ 16000	D) $ 16300	E) $ 16200

Rationale: let the income of uma and bala be $ 8 x and $ 7 x let their expenditures be $ 7 y and $ 6 y 8 x - 7 y = 2000 - - - - - - - 1 ) 7 x - 6 y = 2000 - - - - - - - 2 ) from 1 ) and 2 ) x = 1000 uma ' s income = 8 x = 8 * 2000 = $ 16000 answer is c
Answer: C