Aptitude - Simplification - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Simplification - General Questions (Q.No. 6)
6.
A sum of Rs. 1360 has been divided among A, B and C such that A gets 
of what B gets and B gets 
of what C gets. B's share is:
of what B gets and B gets of what C gets. B's share is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let C's share = Rs. x
| Then, B's share = Rs. | x | , A's share = Rs. |  |
2 | x | x |  |
= Rs. | x |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
 |
x | + | x | + x = 1360 |
| 6 | 4 |
 |
17x | = 1360 |
| 12 |
| x = |
1360 x 12 | = Rs. 960 |
| 17 |
| Hence, B's share = Rs. | |
960 | |
= Rs. 240. |
| 4 |
Discussion:
34 comments Page 3 of 4.
Pavi said:
1 decade ago
x/6+x/4+x/1=1360
(2x+3X+12x)/12=1360
HERE 12 IS LCM OF 2,4,1
(2x+3X+12x)/12=1360
HERE 12 IS LCM OF 2,4,1
Siva said:
1 decade ago
Why a & b will be multiplied as taken value of first x?
Monika said:
1 decade ago
I can not understanding how can take 2 4 6 tell me.
Sunny said:
1 decade ago
Every thing is ok but how can we calculate the 17?
Supriya said:
1 decade ago
I didn't get what is mean by share?
Sujay said:
8 years ago
How 17x will come? Please explain.
Suryaprabhas said:
5 years ago
How 17 will come? Explain clearly.
(2)
Shilpa said:
9 years ago
I didn't get how 17 will come?
(1)
Sure said:
1 decade ago
How come B is equal 1/4(X) ?
Gayathri said:
8 years ago
How 4 comes? Explain it.
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