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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 72

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

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Directions: Consider the following table for total exports of goods of 5 companies over 5 years (in lakhs).

Companies/Year R S T U V
2012 60 40 15 45 25
2013 30 60 70 15 90
2014 51 25 55 100 110
2015 45 51 20 70 65
2016 24 35 60 55 125

If the ratio of exports to the imports of companies S and U in the year 2015 is 3 : 2 and 1 : 2, respectively, then, the total imports (in ₹ lakhs) of companies S and U together in the year 2015 is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 174.

The ratio of exports to the imports of company S in the year 2015 is 3 : 2

Let the import be company S be x

Export/Import = 3/2

⇒ 51/x = 3/2

⇒ x = 34 lakhs

The ratio of exports to the imports of company U in the year 2015 is 1 : 2

Let the import be company U be y

Export/Import = 1/2

⇒ 70/y = 1/2

⇒ y = 140 lakhs

Thus,

The total import by both companies S and U in 2015 = x + y = 34 lakh + 140 lakh = 174 lakh