Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

18,000 is distributed among P, Q & R such that they receive in the notes of Rs.2000, Rs.500, and Rs.200 respectively. The amount received by them is in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. What was the ratio of the number of notes of  Rs.2000, Rs.500, and Rs.200 ?

Options:

1 : 2 : 3

3 : 4 : 5

6 : 20 : 1

1 : 6 : 20

Correct Answer:

1 : 6 : 20

Explanation:

Total amount = 18,000

Distribution ratio = 2 : 3 : 4

2R + 3R + 4R  =9R = 18,000

1r = 2000

Amount       4000       :       6000         :       8000

Notes     Rs. 2000            Rs. 500             Rs.   200

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No. of notes   2        :             12           :           40

                       1        :              6            :            20