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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 21/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q36

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The table given below shows the number of students who were absent and percentage of students who were present in the given two examinations from five different schools. The table also shows the percentage of students who were present in the Biology and Physics examination respectively.

School Absent(in %) Present(in %) Biology(in %) Physics(in%)
K 83300 65 32 68
L 101520 60 29 71
M 113520 40 30 70
N 60830 65 42 58
O 24003 55 25 75

 

A starts a cement trading business by investing Rs 5 lakhs. After 2 months, B joins the business by investing Rs 10 lakhs and then 4 months after B joined C too joins them by investing Rs 20 lakhs. 1 year after A started the business they make Rs 3,50,000 in profit. What is B's share of the profit (in Rs)?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. 125000

AQ

A : B : C = 500000×12 : 1000000×10 : 2000000×6 = 6000000 : 1000000 : 12000000 = 3 : 5 : 6

14 units = 350000

Profit share of B = 350000 × 5/14 = 125000