Question

    Two-fifths of Narendra's salary is equal to Amit's

    salary and seven-ninths of Amit's salary is equal to Arun's salary. If the sum of the salaries is ₹770, what are the respective salaries of Narendra, Amit, and Arun (in ₹)?
    A 450, 180, 140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 450, 140, 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 180, 140, 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 180, 450, 140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Narendra ×2/5 =Amit Narendra: Amit =5:2 Amit ×7/9 =Arun Amit: Arun =9:7. Ratio of Narendra Amit and Arun- = 5:2     9:7 Narendra: Amit: Arun =45:18:14. ATQ- The sum of the salary- 77=770 1=10 Narendra=45×10=450  Amit=18×10=180  Arun=14×10=140.

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