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?
of A's amount is equal to of B's amount, how much amount does B have?
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:
162 comments Page 9 of 17.
Kabi said:
8 years ago
(4/15)A = (2/5)B.
Solve it and you will get A:B = 3:2.
Solve it and you will get A:B = 3:2.
Smit patel said:
5 years ago
A+B=1210
4A/15=2B/5
A=3B/2.
3B/2+B=1210
5B=2420
B=484.
4A/15=2B/5
A=3B/2.
3B/2+B=1210
5B=2420
B=484.
Manoj said:
1 decade ago
Shridhar your way is suficient for time consuming....!
Ramana said:
1 decade ago
A:B=3:2
SO, B only share equal to 2/5*1210=2*242=484.
SO, B only share equal to 2/5*1210=2*242=484.
Subhan said:
1 decade ago
@GOVIND.
Please find the share of A in the same way.
Please find the share of A in the same way.
Rap said:
1 decade ago
I don't get it. How do you find B's amount directly?
Swetha said:
9 years ago
I understand Cleary now. Thanks @Sridhar and @Buhvi.
Shubham said:
9 years ago
@Sridhar.
Your explanation is helpful. Thank you.
Your explanation is helpful. Thank you.
Hamzajawad said:
1 decade ago
Thanks you sridhar your answer is very clear.
Azly said:
10 years ago
Can find answer using simultaneous equations too?
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