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SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-16
question_answer
A certain amount of money has to be divided between two persons P and Q in the ratio\[3:5\]. But it was divided in the ratio of \[2:3\] and thereby Q loses Rs.10. What was the amount?
A)Rs. 250
B)Rs. 300
C)Rs. 350
D)Rs. 400
Correct Answer:
D
Solution :
\[\Rightarrow \,\,\,P\to 3\times 5=15,\,5\times 5=25\] \[Q\to 2\times 8=16,\,\,3\times 8\frac{-24}{Rs.\,1}\] If Q loses Rs. 1 then total is Rs. 40 If Q loses Rs. 10 then total is Rs. 400