Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1942

Question: Rs. 73689 are divided between A and B in the ratio 4: 7. What is the difference between thrice the share of A and twice the share of B? [IBPS (PO/MT) CWE 2012]

Options:

A) Rs. 36699

B) Rs. 46893

C) Rs. 20097

D) Rs. 26796

E) Rs. 13398

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Answer:

Correct Answer: E

Solution:

  • Here, share of $ A=\frac{4}{11}\times 73689 $ =4 $ \times $ 6699= Rs.26796 Share of $ B=\frac{7}{11}\times 73689=7\times 6699=Rs\text{. 46893} $

$ \therefore $ Required difference $ =3\times 26796-2\times 46893 $ $ =80388\sim 93786=13398 $