The ratio of Omondi and Kamau’s earning was 4:3. Omondi’s earning rose to Sh. 22,800 after an increase of 14%. Calculate the percentage increase in Kamau’s...

      

The ratio of Omondi and Kamau’s earning was 4:3. Omondi’s earning rose to Sh. 22,800 after an increase of 14%.
Calculate the percentage increase in Kamau’s earnings given that the sum of their earnings was ksh 39600 of each got
an increment.

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 9, 2019 at 08:53

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