2016 · Q92
In a race, the first four winners are to be awarded points. Each winner’s points must be 5 more than that of the next position winner. Total sum of the points to be awarded is 50. What will be the points for the third position winner?
General Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and StatisticsNumber system and arithmetic
- A30
- B20
- C10
- D5
Explanation
Let the first winner get x points; then 2nd = x − 5, 3rd = x − 10, 4th = x − 15. Sum: 4x − 30 = 50 → x = 20, so third position = x − 10 = 10. Hence (C).