SSC CGL 6 Sep 2016 Paper

Question : 54 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

A and B together have Rs. 6300. If

5/{19}

th of A’s amount is equal to

2/5

th of B’s amount. The amount of ‘B’ is

Solution:

According to the question,

{5A}/{19}

{2B}/9

⇒ 5A =

{19×2B}/5

⇒ A =

{38×B}/{5×5}

⇒ A : B = 38 : 25
Sum of the terms of ratio
= 38 + 25 = 63
⇒ B’s share = Rs.

({25}/{63}×6300)

= Rs. 2500

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