Question

Mr. Ganesh, Mr. Ramesh and Mr.Suresh together earned Rs. 19800. The ratio of earnings between Mr.Ganesh and Mr. Ramesh is 2 : 1 while that between Mr. Ramesh and Mr.Suresh is 3 : 2. How much did Mr. Ramesh earn?

• A. Rs. 3600
• B. Rs. 1800
• C. Rs. 5400
• D. Rs. 6300

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rs. 5400

Let us assume that Ganesh, Ramesh and Suresh earn `x’, `y’ and `z’ respectively. x + y + z = 19800 The ratio of earnings of Ganesh and Ramesh = 2:1 x = 2y The ratio of earnings of Ramesh and Suresh = 3:2 z = 2y/3 2y+y+2y/3=19800 11y/3=19800 y=5400