Aptitude - Races and Games - Discussion
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At a game of billiards, A can give B 15 points in 60 and A can give C to 20 points in 60. How many points can B give C in a game of 90?
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30 points | [B]. |
20 points | | [C]. |
10 points | [D]. |
12 points |
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A : B = 60 : 45.
A : C = 60 : 40.
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45 |
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60 |
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45 |
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90 |
= 90 : 80. |
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60 |
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80 |
B can give C 10 points in a game of 90.
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Matheen said:
(Thu, Jan 27, 2011 12:19:26 PM)
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| How the 45 becomes 90 and 40 becomes 80 ? |
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Habib said:
(Sun, Mar 6, 2011 08:01:33 AM)
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| A can give B 15 pts in 60...Then how come A:B=60:45???? |
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Senthilkumar said:
(Sat, Jun 18, 2011 03:57:54 AM)
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| The same doubt I am also having what Habib asked how come A:B= 60:45. |
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Priya said:
(Sun, Sep 18, 2011 12:54:32 AM)
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@Habib
Arey! The total points is 60 and from that he gives him 15. So 60-15 = 45 |
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