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General Test
Numerical Ability
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A sum of ₹3,400 is divided among P and Q in such a way that 34 of P's share is equal to 23 of Q's share. What is the positive difference between the shares of P and Q ? |
₹500 ₹400 ₹200 ₹300 |
₹200 |
Here, 34 P = 23 Q ⇒ 9P = 8Q ⇒ P : Q = 8 : 9 ⇒ (8 + 9) units = Rs. 3400 ⇒ 17 units = 3400 ⇒ 1 unit = 200 ⇒ (Q - P) = 9 - 8 = 1 x 200 = Rs. 200. |