RRB RPF RPSF SI and CONS Model Papers 6 with solutions

Question : 71 of 120

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A sum of ₹ 7,000 is divided among X, Y, and Z in such a manner that the shares of X and Y are in the ratio 2 : 3 and those of Y and Z are in the ratio 4 : 5. The share of Y is

₹ 2,400
₹ 3,000
₹ 1,600
₹ 2,000

Validate

Solution:

(1) As per the given problem

{X}/{Y}= {2× 4}/{3 × 4}= {8}/{12}

{Y}/{Z}= {4 × 3}/{5 × 3}= {12}/{15}

X : Y : Z=8 : 12 : 15

Therefore, Y’s share

= {12}/{35} × 7000

= ₹ 2,400

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