ABC26GN1009 · Simplification

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Simplification · Exam: 2006 · Marks: · Difficulty:

Ram has ₹ 6 more than Mohan and ₹ 9 more than Sohan. All the three have ₹ 33 in all. Ram has a share of

(a)₹ 7

(b)₹ 10

(c)₹ 13

(d)₹ 16

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

Suppose Mohan has ₹ $x$. Then, Ram has ₹ $(x+6)$ and Sohan has ₹ $(x-3)$. $$\therefore \quad x+(x+6)+(x-3)=33 \Leftrightarrow 3 x=30 \Leftrightarrow x=10 .$$ So, Ram's share $=₹(10+6)=₹ 16$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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