ABC26GN3096 · Ratio and Proportion

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Ratio and Proportion · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

₹ 1087 is divided among A, B and C such that if ₹ 10, ₹ 12 and ₹ 15 are diminished from the shares of A, B and C respectively, the remainders will be in the ratio of 5, 7 and 9. What is the share of B ? (M.A.T., 2008)

(a)₹ 260

(b)₹ 355

(c)₹ 362

(d)₹ 465

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

Remainder $=₹[1087-(10+12+15)]=₹ 1050$. $\therefore B$'s share $=₹\left[\left(1050 \times \frac{7}{21}\right)+12\right]=₹ 362$.

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

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