Question

A certain sum is divided among p, q and r in a manner that for every rupee that p gets, q gets 75 paise and for every rupee that q gets, r gets 50 paise. If r’s share in the total sum is ₹ 36, then find the share of p.
1. ₹96
2. ₹72
3. ₹54
4. ₹60

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : ₹96

Given

When P get 1 rupee Q receive  75 paisa 

when Q get 1 Rupee R receive 50 paisa

Let P get Four Rupees then Q receive 3 rupees 

if Q get 3 then R get 1.5 rupees

⇒ 1.5 x = 36

⇒ x = 24

⇒ P has 4x rupees 

⇒ 4(24) = 96