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    Question

    β€˜P’, β€˜Q’ and β€˜R’ hired a generator for a

    party. The owner charges a fixed rate per hour. If β€˜P’, β€˜Q’ and β€˜R’ used it for 8 hours, 10 hours and 12 hours, respectively and together paid Rs. 4500 to the owner, then find the amount paid by β€˜P’ to the owner.
    A Rs. 1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the owner charged Rs. β€˜x’ per hour. Therefore, amount paid by β€˜P’, β€˜Q’ and β€˜R’ is Rs. 8x, Rs. 10x and Rs. 12x, respectively So, 8x + 10x + 12x = 4500 Or, 30x = 4500 So, x = 150 Amount paid by β€˜P’ = 8x = 8 Γ— 150 = Rs. 1200

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