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Aptitude · Q138

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 138

Q138

The monthly salaries of A, B and C are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If C's monthly salary is Rs. 12000 more than that of A, then B's annual salary is = ?

A.
Rs. 120000
B.
Rs. 144000
Answer
C.
Rs. 180000
D.
Rs. 240000

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
  A : B : C
  2 : 3 : 5
Let   2x   :   3x   :   5x
C - A = 12000
5x - 2x = 12000
3x = 12000
x = 4000
Monthly salary of B is = 3x = Rs. 12000
∴ Annual salary of B is
= 12 × 1200
= Rs. 144000