Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A has five times as much money as that of B and B has 33.33% more money than that of C. If the total money of all of them is Rs. 405, then find the share of B.

Options:

Rs.70

Rs.80

Rs.90

Rs.60

Correct Answer:

Rs.60

Explanation:

Let C's money = 3R, then

ATQ

B   :   C = 4R  :  3R  and

A   :   B = 20R  :  4R

A : B : C = 20R : 4R : 3R

Here,

⇒ A + B + C = 27R

⇒ 27R = 405

⇒ 1R = 15

Therefore, B has = 4R  =  4 × 15 = RS. 60