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Aptitude · Q328

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 328

Q328

Rs. 3,600 is divided between Seema, Komal and Rita, such that the ratios of the shares of Seema : Komal = 1.5 : 2 and Komal : Rita = 2 : 2.5. Find Rita's share.

A.
Rs. 1,500
Answer
B.
Rs. 1,300
C.
Rs. 1,400
D.
Rs. 1,200

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ratio of shares of Seema and Komal = 1.5x : 2x
Ratio of shares of Komal and Rita = 2x : 2.5x
Ratio of shares of Seema, Komal and Rita = 1.5x : 2x : 2.5x
According to the question
1.5x + 2x + 2.5x = 3600
⇒ 6x = 3600
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 600
∴ Share of Rita = 2.5 × 600 = Rs. 1,500