SSC CPO SI and ASI Model Paper 10

Question : 102 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

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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