2018 · Q28
Rs. 120 is distributed among A, B and C so that A’s share is Rs. 20 more than B’s and Rs. 20 less than C’s. What is B’s share?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- ARs. 10
- BRs. 15
- CRs. 20
- DRs. 25
Explanation
Let B's share be x; then A gets x + 20 and C gets x + 40. From x + (x + 20) + (x + 40) = 120 we get 3x = 60, so x = Rs. 20, option (C).