πŸ“’ Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert πŸ‘‰ call Now!
  • google app store apple app store
    • βœ–

      Question

      'A', 'B' and 'C' distributed Rs. 720 among themselves in

      the ratio 4:3:2, respectively. 'A' gave some amount to 'B' such that new amount with 'B' is thrice of that with 'A' now. Find the amount given by 'A' to 'B'.
      A 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 240 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Amount received by 'A' = 720 Γ— (4/9) = Rs. 320 Amount received by 'B' = 720 Γ— (3/9) = Rs. 240 Let Amount given by 'A' to 'B' be Rs. 'x' According to the question, 3 Γ— (320 - x) = 240 + x Or, 960 - 3x = 240 + x Or, 960 - 240 = x + 3x Or, 720 = 4x Or, x = 180

      Practice Next
      More Ratio and proportion Questions
      ask-question