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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q36

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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 started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 5 : 6. C joined then after 6 months with an amount equal to 2/3rd of B. What was their profit (in Rs) at the end of the year if C got Rs 21,600 as his share?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. 1,40,400

A : B : C

Investment = 5×15 : 6×12 : 6×2/3×6 = 60 : 72 : 24 = 5 : 6 : 2

Share of C = Rs 21,600

Total profit = 21600/2 × 13 = 140400