Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Number System (1)

Question:

If 5 men or 7 women can earn Rs 5,250 per day, how much would 7 men and 13 women earn per day?

 

Options:

Rs 11,700

Rs 17,100

Rs 16,100

Rs 11,600

Correct Answer:

Rs 17,100

Explanation:

If 5 men can earn Rs 5,250 that means 1 man can earn = \(\frac{ 5250}{ 5}\) = 1,050

Thus, 7 men can earn = 1,050 x 7 = 7,350

Similarly, if 7 women can earn Rs 5,250 that means 1 woman can earn = \(\frac{ 5,250}{ 7}\) = 750

Thus, 13 women can earn = 750 x 13 = 9,750

Therefore. 7 men + 13 women = 7,350 + 9,750 = 17,100