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:
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Samal said:   1 decade ago
@Nichal: Whenever any chage in one course,corresponding change in such a way that may consist of relationship between them. Such a relationship which is known as proportion

Nischal said:   1 decade ago
What is proportion ?

Benny the cowboy said:   1 decade ago
@Balaji: x is just considered as amount is given in propertion. x is a variable to calculate to find the answer

Balaji said:   1 decade ago
Ramesh why 5x, 2x, 4x, 3x.

Please explain me clearly.

Ramesh said:   1 decade ago
A:B:C:D = 5:2:4:3
LET A=5000, B=2000 C=4000 D=3000
HERE C=4000 AND D= 3000 SO, C IS GETTING 1000 MORE THAN D
(CONDITION SATISFIED)
NATURALLY A=5000 AND B= 2000
SO, B'S SHARE =2000


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