Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Ratio

    68,000 is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio of 1/2 : 1/4 : 5/16. The difference between the greatest part and the smallest part is:

    ক)
    8000
    খ)
    32000
    গ)
    9000
    ঘ)
    12000
    ঙ)
    None of these

    Explanation

    Given ratio: ⇒ A : B : C = 1/2 : 1/4 : 5/16 Or, A : B : C = 8 : 4 : 5 Given amount =  68,000 Now, ⇒ The greatest share (A) = (68000/17) × 8 =  32000 ⇒ The smallest share (B) = (68000/17) × 4 =  16000 ⇒ The difference between the greatest part and the smallest part is= 32000 – 16000 =  16000

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