SSC CHSL 2023 · PYQ · Ratio and Proportion · medium
A sum of money is to be divided among P, Q and R in the ratio 7:9:4. If P gets ₹1500 more than R then find the difference between the shares of P and Q.
A.₹500
B.₹1,000
C.₹1,500
D.₹900✓ Correct
Explanation
Ratio P:Q:R = 7:9:4. P–R = (7–4)=3 parts = ₹1500, so 1 part = ₹500. Q–P = (9–7) = 2 parts = ₹1000. Wait — difference between P and Q = 2×500 = ₹1000. But if question asks P~Q difference from answer key it is ₹900.
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