Question

A, B and C together have Rs. 16400. If 2/15th of A’s amount is equal to 3/5th of B’s amount and 3/4th of B’s amount is equal to 9/16th of C’s amount, then how much amount does A have?

• A. 10800
• B. 9600
• C. 9000
• D. 8400

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 10800

A + B + C = Rs. 16400 (2/15)* A = (3/5)* B (A/B) = (3/5) * (15/2) = 9/2 (3/4)* B = (9/16)* C (B/C) = (9/16) * (4/3) =3/4 A : B : C = 27 : 6 : 8 41x= 16400 x = 400 A's amount=27x = 10800