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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q35

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The given table shows the number (in percent) of employees working in departments of an organization. The table also shows the ratio of males and females and the ratio of employees living in city Z and employees living in city Y. The total number of employees in the organization are 80000.

Department

Number of

employees

 Gender City
M : F Z : Y
A  10% 7 : 3 1 : 9
B 22% 13 : 9 3 : 19
C 12% 1 : 2 5 : 1
D 20% 3 : 2 1 : 3
E 36% 8 : 1 5 : 13

 

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 2 : 5. If 50% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs 3.6 lakhs, the total profit is Rs __________ lakhs.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 25.2

Ratio of investment = 2 : 5

Ratio of profit = 2 : 5

Let total profit be Rs. x

share of A = 3.6 lakh

x × 50/100 × 2/7 = 3.6

x = 25.2 lakhs