SSC CHSL 6 Mar 2018 Shift 3 Paper

Section: English Language

Question : 8 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

A sum of Rs 2489 is divided among A, B and C such that if Rs 12, Rs 12 and Rs 5 be diminish from the shares of A, B and C respectively, then their shares will be in the ratio of 5: 3: 4. What is the new share (in Rs) of C?

750
1060
1475
820

Validate

Solution:

Let the ratio of new shares of A, B and C = 5 : 3 : 4
Total amount deducted to get new share = 2489 − (12 + 12 + 5) = Rs. 2460
Let amount with A, B and C be Rs.

5x,3x

and

4x

respectively.
⇒

5x + 3x + 4x = 12x = 2460

⇒

x = 2460/12 = 205

∴ New share of C =

4 × 205 = Rs. 820

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