Question

Rs. 55 is divided among three people A, B and C. A gets Rs. 3 more than C and Rs. 2 more than B. What is the share of B?
A Rs. 22
B. Rs. 16
C. Rs. 18
D. Rs. 20

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let A be ₹x

B be ₹ x-2 and C be ₹ X-3

ATQ,A+B+C=55

X+x-2+x-3=55

3x=55+2+3=60

X=60/3=20

So A=₹20,B=₹18 and C=₹17