Question

    A sum of Rs. 840 is divided among X, Y and Z such that X

    gets Rs. 132 more than Y. Y gets Rs. 75 more than Z. Find the share of Z? 
    A Rs 117 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 156 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 186 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 98 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 94 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rs 840 is divided among X, Y and Z. Y gets Rs.(Z + 75) X gets Rs. (Z + 75 + 132) = Rs. (Z + 207) According to the question, => Z + 207 + Z + 75 + Z = 840 => 3Z + 282 = 840 => Z = 558/3 => Z = 186 Share of Z = Rs 186

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