Q113
ArithmeticRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
If ₹ 126·50 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 2 : 5 : 4, the share of B exceeds that of A by
- a.₹ 36·50
- b.₹ 35·50
- c.₹ 34·50
- d.₹ 33·50
Answer: (C) ₹ 34·50
The ratio has 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 parts, so one part = 126·50 ÷ 11 = ₹ 11·50. B exceeds A by 5 − 2 = 3 parts = ₹ 34·50. The other options are off by a rupee or two.