Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

24,000 is distributed among P, Q & R such that they receive in the notes of Rs.1000, Rs.500, and Rs.200 respectively. The amount received by them is in the ratio 2 : 1 : 3 . What was the ratio of the number of notes of  Rs.1000, Rs.500, and Rs.200 ?

Options:

1 : 2 : 3

2 : 2 : 15

4 : 3 : 1 

5 : 2 : 7

Correct Answer:

2 : 2 : 15

Explanation:

Total amount = 24,000

Distribution ratio = 2 : 1 : 3

2R + 1R + 3R  =6R = 24,000

1R = 4000

Amount       8000       :       4000         :       12000

Notes     Rs. 1000            Rs. 500             Rs.   200

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No. of notes   8        :             8          :           60

                       2        :              2          :            15