Rs. 395 are divided among A, B and C ins such a manner that B gets 25 % more than A and 20 % more than C. The share of A is:
Correct answer: B. Rs. 120
- A. Rs. 198
- B. Rs. 120
- C. Rs. 180
- D. Rs. 195
Explanation
Let A's share be Rs. x. B gets 25% more, so B = 1.25x, and since B is 20% more than C, C = 1.25x ÷ 1.20 = 25x/24. Thus x + 1.25x + 25x/24 = Rs. 395, giving (79x/24) = Rs. 395 and x = Rs. 120. Students may choose Rs. 195 by treating the percentages as direct shares of the total rather than comparing the individual shares.
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