Q130
ArithmeticRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
Divided ₹ 1,570 between A and B so that ₹ 25 being deducted from A's share and ₹ 45 from B's share, their share becomes 2:3. Find the amount received by A.
- a.₹ 625
- b.₹ 628
- c.₹ 942
- d.₹ 945
Answer: (A) ₹ 625
After the deductions the total is 1570 − 25 − 45 = ₹ 1,500, shared 2 : 3 as ₹ 600 and ₹ 900. Adding back the deductions, A received 600 + 25 = ₹ 625 (and B ₹ 945). ₹ 945 is B's amount.