Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

20,000 is distributed among P, Q & R such that they receive in the notes of Rs.2000, Rs.500, and Rs.200 respectively. The amount received by them is in the ratio 1 : 1 : 3 . What was the ratio of the number of notes of  Rs.2000, Rs.500, and Rs.200?

Options:

1 : 2 : 5

2 : 3 : 4 

1 : 4 : 30

4 : 5 : 1

Correct Answer:

1 : 4 : 30

Explanation:

Total amount = 20,000

Distribution ratio = 1 : 1 : 3

1R + 1R + 3R  =5R = 20,000

1r = 4000

Amount       4000       :       4000         :       12000

Notes     Rs. 2000            Rs. 500             Rs.   200

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No. of notes   2        :             8          :           60

                       1        :              4          :            30