SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 89

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q89

There are three books coded as A, B, and C. The price of book A is twice that of book B and one-third that of book C. If book C costs ₹84, what are the costs of books A and B, respectively?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. Rs.28 and Rs.14.

According to the question;

A = 2B -----(1)

A = C/3 ------- (2)

Cost of book C = 84

A = 84 ÷ 3 = 28

A = 2B

28 = 2B 

B = 14

Cost of book A = Rs.28

Cost of book B = Rs.14