SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-21

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    Divide Rs. 7500 among A, B and C such that A's share is to share is in ratio 5 : 2 and B's share is to C's is in the ratio 7 : 1 How much will be B receive?

    A) Rs. 1400           

    B) Rs. 3500   

    C) Rs. 2600                       

    D) Rs. 7000

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    \[\because \]       \[A:B=5:2=\frac{5}{2}:1\] and       \[B:C=7:13=1:\frac{13}{7}\] \[\therefore \]      \[A:B:C=\frac{5}{2}:1:\frac{13}{7}=35:14:26\] Total amount \[=Rs.\,7500\] \[\therefore \] B's share\[=\frac{14}{35+14+26}\times 7500=Rs.\,1400\]    


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