Q:
Rs. 2018 are to be divided among P, Q and R in such a way that if P gets Rs. 5 then Q must get Rs. 12 and if Q gets Rs. 4 then R must get Rs. 5.50. The share of R will exceed that of Q by
Answer & Explanation
Answer: B) Rs. 271
Explanation: ATQ,
P : Q = 5 : 12 = 10 : 24
Q : R = 4 : 5.5 = 24 : 33
P:Q:R = 10 : 24 : 33
Sum of the ratios = 10 + 24 + 33 = 67
Difference between the share of R & Q
= (33-24/67 x 2018)
= 9/67 x 2018
= Rs. 271.
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