Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

₹975 is distributed among Anuj, Bharat and Shekhar. The proportion of their shares is 3 : 4 : 8 , respectively. What is the share of Bharat?

Options:

₹198

₹260

₹296

₹280

Correct Answer:

₹260

Explanation:

Anuj : Bharat : Shekhar

 3     :   4       :    8

⇒ (3 + 4 + 8) units = Rs. 975

⇒ 15 units = 975

⇒ 1 unit = Rs. 65

⇒ Bharat's share = 4 x 65 = Rs. 260.