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SSC GD 2026 PYQ — Question 55

SSC GD Constable - 5 May 2026 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

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If p-q : q-r : r-s = 3 : 4 : 7, then what is the value of (p+s) : r?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Let p – q = 3x,

q – r = 4x,

r – s = 7x

q = r + 4x

p = r + 7x

s = r – 7x

p + s = (r + 7x) + (r – 7x) = 2r

(p + s) : r = 2r : r = 2 : 1