SSC CGL Model Paper 16

Question : 11 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

Among four books, Book 1 is twice as heavy as Book 2. Book 3’s weight is half of Book 2’s weight. Book 4 is 60 grams more as compared to Book 2 but 60 grams less as compared Book 1. Which book is heaviest?

Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4

Validate

Solution:

Book 2 = x
Book 1 = 2x
Book 3 =

x/2

Book 4 = x + 60
According to the question,

2 x -6 0 = x + 60

∴x=120

Hence, the heaviest book = book 1 = 240 gm

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