Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

A sum of money is distributed among A, B, C and in the ratio 5: 7: 11 : 15, respectively. If C gets ₹2,480 more than B, then the difference between the shares of B and D is:

Options:

₹6,490

₹4,950

₹4,690

₹4,960

Correct Answer:

₹4,960

Explanation:

Here,

A : B : C : D

5 : 7 : 11 : 15

According to the question,

(C - B) = (11 - 7) units = 2480

⇒ 4 units = 2480

⇒ 1 unit = 620

D - B = (15 - 7) = 8 x 620 = Rs. 4960.