Question

    A sum of Rs. 723 is divided among X, Y and Z such that X

    gets Rs. 168 more than Y. Y gets Rs. 78 more than Z. Find the share of Z? 
    A Rs 106 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 133 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 113 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 94 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rs 723 is divided among X, Y and Z. Y gets Rs.(Z + 78) X gets Rs. (Z + 78 + 168) = Rs. (Z + 246) According to the question, => Z + 246 + Z + 78 + Z = 723 => 3Z + 324 = 723 => Z = 399/3 => Z = 133 Share of Z = Rs 133

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