SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 144

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q144

Two times A’s salary is five-time of B’s salary and four times B’s salary is twice C’s salary. What is A’s salary if C’s salary is 1,600?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rs.2000

Application

2A = 5B

A/B = 5/2 ...i)

4B = 2C

B/C = 2/4 .....ii)

By using equation i) and equation ii)

A = 5, B = 2 and C = 4

If 4 = 1600

Then,

5 = 1600/4 × 5

= 2000