Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Dividing the amount ₹18,144 among three people A, B, C in the ratio 3 : 5 : 8, the amount B gets more than A, is:

Options:

₹2,178

₹2,268

₹2,464

₹2,386

Correct Answer:

₹2,268

Explanation:

A : B : C

3 : 5 : 8

⇒ (3 + 5 + 8) units = Rs. 18144

⇒ 16 unit = 18144

⇒ 1 unit = Rs. 1134

B gets more than A = 5 - 3 = 2 x 1134 = Rs. 2268.