Direction: Read the following data and answer the question: Four people A, B, C and D have together got Rs. 100/- with them. A and B have got as much money as C and D put together. A has got more…
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Direction: Read the following data and answer the question:
Four people A, B, C and D have together got Rs. 100/- with them.
A and B have got as much money as C and D put together.
A has got more money than B.
C has half as money as D has.
A has Rs. 5/- more than D.
Four people A, B, C and D have together got Rs. 100/- with them.
A and B have got as much money as C and D put together.
A has got more money than B.
C has half as money as D has.
A has Rs. 5/- more than D.
How much does B have?
- Rs. 11.67
- Rs. 13.50
- Rs. 32.30
- Rs. 10.30
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Rs. 11.67
A + B = C + D = 50. C = D/2 gives D = 33.33 and C = 16.67; A = D + 5 = 38.33, so B = 50 - 38.33 = Rs. 11.67.
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