Question

    A = (11/5) × B and C = (1/22) × A. If (A + B + C) =

    440, then find the value of (15C – B).
    A 200/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 200/11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 151/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 125/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ; A = 22C And, A = (11/5) × B So, 22C = (11/5) × B Or, 10C = B Since, A + B + C = 440 So, 22C + 10C + C = 440 Or, 33C = 440 Or, C = 440/33 = 40/3 A = (40/3) × 22 = 880/3 And, B = 10 × (40/3) = 400/3 Required value = 15 × (40/3) – (400/3) = 200/3

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