Incomes of Mahesh and Kamal are in the ratio 1 : 2 and their expenses are in the ratio 1 : 3. Which one of the following is correct?a)Mahesh saves more than what Kamal saves.b)Savings of both of them are equal.c)Kamal saves more than what Mahesh saves.d)It is not possible to determine who saves more.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Explanation:
To determine who saves more between Mahesh and Kamal, we need to compare their savings based on their incomes and expenses.

Given:
Incomes of Mahesh and Kamal are in the ratio 1:2.
Expenses of Mahesh and Kamal are in the ratio 1:3.

Let's assume:
Income of Mahesh = x
Income of Kamal = 2x

Expense of Mahesh = y
Expense of Kamal = 3y

Calculation:
Since the incomes are in the ratio 1:2, we can write the equation as:
x/2x = 1/2

Similarly, since the expenses are in the ratio 1:3, we can write the equation as:
y/3y = 1/3

Simplifying the equations, we get:
1/2 = 1/2
1/3 = 1/3

From these equations, we can see that the ratios of their incomes and expenses are equal.

Conclusion:
Since the ratios of their incomes and expenses are equal, we cannot determine who saves more between Mahesh and Kamal. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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