Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
A and B together have Rs. 1210. If of A's amount is equal to of B's amount, how much amount does B have?
Rs. 460
Rs. 484
Rs. 550
Rs. 664
Answer: Option
Explanation:

4 A = 2 B
15 5

A = 2 x 15 B
5 4

A = 3 B
2

A = 3
B 2

A : B = 3 : 2.

B's share = Rs. 1210 x 2 = Rs. 484.
5

Discussion:
167 comments Page 6 of 17.

Vishakha said:   1 month ago
I think it is 530.
(1)

Nitesh Nandwana said:   2 decades ago
@Hi Gauri

Don't confuse about 2/5 it isn't that which is in question statement while it is (A:B=3:2 so B's =2/5)

Venkatraman said:   2 decades ago
@Sridhar

Thank you :)

Regha said:   2 decades ago
I cant understand B s Share Rs (1210*2/5).

A;3;2, why we wand to find reply?

Bhuvi said:   2 decades ago
Hey rekha,
It is nothing.They used the formula
To find a=total amt given*(a ratio/a+b ratio)
To find b=total amt given*(b ratio/a+b ratio)

Bobby said:   2 decades ago
Thanks Sridhar.

Sonali said:   2 decades ago
Thanks sridhar.

Ashu said:   2 decades ago
Thanks sridhar....

Velu said:   1 decade ago
Thanks bhuvi.

Khushboo said:   1 decade ago
Thanks sridhar.


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