Question

A manager divided Rs.234 into three workers P, Q and R such that 4times P’s share is equal to 6 times Q’s share which is equal to 3 times R’s share. How much did P get?

• A. Rs 74
• B. Rs 79
• C. Rs 78
• D. Rs 84

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rs 78

4*P = 6*Q P:Q = 3 : 2 6*Q = 3*R Q:R = 1 : 2 P : Q : R = 3 : 2 : 4 3x+2x+4x=234 9x=234 x=234/9=26 P gets =3x x=3*26= 78