GATE EC 2022 Set 1 — Question 2
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Question
A sum of money is to be distributed among P, Q, R, and S in the proportion , respectively.If R gets ₹ 1000 more than S, what is the share of Q (in ₹)?
Correct answer
(D) 2000
Solution
Let the shares of P, Q, R, and S be , , , and respectively.
Given that R gets ₹ 1000 more than S:
The share of Q is :
Share of .
Given that R gets ₹ 1000 more than S:
The share of Q is :
Share of .
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