SSC GD Constable previous year question
If Rs. 70,000 is distributed among A, B, and C such that A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then find the share of A.
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Correct answer: (B) Rs. 16,000
Scaling A:B=2:3 to 8:12 and B:C=4:5 to 12:15 gives A:B:C=8:12:15 (35 units=70,000). A's share = 8×2,000=₹16,000.
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यदि 70,000 रुपए को A, B और C के बीच इस प्रकार बांटा जाता है कि A : B = 2 : 3 और B : C = 4 : 5 होता है, तो इसमें A का हिस्सा कितना होगा।
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सही उत्तर: (B) 18,500 रुपए
Scaling A:B=2:3 to 8:12 and B:C=4:5 to 12:15 gives A:B:C=8:12:15 (35 units=70,000). A's share = 8×2,000=₹16,000.
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