SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q22

Rs 10,200 has to be divided between A, B & C so that A gets 2/3 of what B gets and B gets 1/4 of what C gets. How much more does C get over A (in Rs)?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 6000

ATQ

A = 2B/3 and B = C/4

A/2 = B/3 = C/12

A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 12

Amount that C gets over A = (12 - 2)/(2 + 3 + 12) × 10200 = Rs 6000