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 $