SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 01/12/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q21

Rs.2420 were divided among A, B, C so that A: B=5 : 4 and B : C = 9 : 10 then C gets

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct option is 2.

A : B {multiplying A and B with 9}

5 : 4

B : C {multiplying B and C with 4}

9 : 10

we get A : B : C = 45 : 36 : 40

A + B + C = 45 + 36 + 40 = 121 units

121 units = 2420

1 unit = 20

amount with C = 40 units = 40 × 20 = 800