A is 150% of B and B is 40% of C. If A + B + C = 20, then the value of 2B + 3C - 4A is equal to:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
40% = \(\frac{2}{5}\) & 150% = \(\frac{3}{2}\)
Ratio of B : C = 2 : 5
& A : B = 3 : 2
So , A : B : C = 3 : 2 : 5
ATQ ,
(3+2+5)R = 20
10R = 20
1R = 2
So , A = 6 , B = 4 , C = 10
Now , 2B + 3C - 4A
= 2 × 4 + 3 × 10 - 4 × 6
= 8 + 30 - 24
= 14