Question

    A gave 60% of the amount he had to B. B gave 3/5th of

    what he received from A to C. After paying Rs. 220 to the taxi driver out of the amount he gets from B, C is now left with Rs. 1400. How much amount did A have?
    A 6500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let A’s amount be x. C now having the amount of Rs. 1400, => [x × (60/100) × (3/5)] – 220 = 1400 => x × (60/100) × (3/5) = 1620 => x = 1620/0.36 => x = 4500 A initially having an amount of Rs. 4500.

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