Aptitude - Ratio and Proportion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Ratio and Proportion - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets Rs. 1000 more than D, what is B's share?
Rs. 500
Rs. 1500
Rs. 2000
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the shares of A, B, C and D be Rs. 5x, Rs. 2x, Rs. 4x and Rs. 3x respectively.

Then, 4x - 3x = 1000

x = 1000.

B's share = Rs. 2x = Rs. (2 x 1000) = Rs. 2000.

Discussion:
76 comments Page 4 of 8.

Adil said:   10 years ago
Let suppose total sum of money is 'X'.

And total of the proportion is 5+2+4+3 = 14.

So one unit of the proportion is X/14.

Then C gets X/14*4 and D gets X/14*3.

According to question C gets 1000 more than D.

So (X/14*4)-(X/14*3) = 1000 solving this we get.

X = 14000.

So, B's share is X/14*2.

= 14000/14*2 = 2000.

Surya said:   10 years ago
Look for first let the cost be x.

5x 2x 4x 3x.

Then the say C has 1000 rs more than D.

So C-D = 1000.

C = 4x and D = 3x.

4x-3x = 1000.

x = 1000.

B = 2xx.

Therefore B = 2*x\2*1000.

= 2000!

Prabu said:   10 years ago
Ratio mentally challenge game.

DDHEERAJ.S.R said:   10 years ago
Briefly explain to me please.

Vani said:   10 years ago
The sum can be solved more easily.

The parts of c and d = 4:3.

The difference between the parts is 1.

So 1-1000.

2-? = 2000.

Ashok said:   9 years ago
If a:b=3:1 b:c=3:5 c:d=2:1 then a:b:c:d?

Please explain to me.

Usha said:   9 years ago
@Ramesh.

Well said, teach me some aptitude tricks.

Tin said:   9 years ago
If a:b=4:3, then 6a=? can anyone help me with this please.

Hascini said:   9 years ago
@Ramesh, I have a question.

If give A : B is 8 : 3, B : C is 1 : 3 and the difference of A and C is 6, how do I get the value of B?

Saif said:   9 years ago
It can also be solved in this way;

Suppose the total amount is x.
Total of the ratios is 14.

C's share:
4/14 x = 3/14x + 1000( c get 1000 more of d, d share is 3/14 x).
4/14 x - 3/14 x = 1000.
(1/14)x = 1000.
x = 14000.

B's share:
= 2/14 * 14000.
= 2000.


Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.