Question

⅓ part of a certain amount was given to John and rest to marry. If Mary got rupee 5240. what did John get?

(A) 2620
(B) 4120
(C) 2000
(D)4000​

Answer 1

2/3 = 5240

2 = 5240 × 3

1 = 15720 / 2

1 = 7860 (Total)

Total - Marry = John

7860 - 5240 = 2620

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) 2620

Part of John - 1/3

Part of Marry - 2/3

Amount of Marry - 5240 rupees

Amount of John- x

1/3 : x :: 2/3 : 5240 rupees

x- 2620 rupees