SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 132

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q132

The salaries of A, B, and C are in ratio of 323\over 2 : 656\over 5 : 434\over 3. The salary of A and B together is Rs. 40,500. By what percentage is the salary of A more than that of C?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 12.5%.

Given that

The salaries of A, B, and C are in ratio of 323\over 2 : 656\over 5 : 434\over 3.

= 45 : 36 : 40

According to the question;

⇒ 45x + 36x = 40500

⇒ 81x = 40500

⇒ x = 40500/81 = 500

The salary of A, B, and C = 45 × 500, 36 × 500, and 40 × 500 

A= 22500 and C = 20000

Salary of A more than that of C = 2500

Hence, the required percent = [2500/20000] × 100 = 12.5%