Question

    The average value of the property of Karan, Arjun, and

    Vikas is Rs. 78 lacs. The value of the property of Karan is Rs. 25 lacs less than the value of the property of Arjun, and Rs. 5 lacs less than the value of the property of Vikas. Find the value of the property of Vikas.
    A Rs.73 lacs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.50 lacs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.65 lacs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.75 lacs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Average property value:

    Given relationships: K=A−25 (Karan is 25 lacs less than Arjun) K=V−5 (Karan is 5 lacs less than Vikas)

    Substitute for A and V:

    K+(K+25)+(K+5)=234 Simplify and solve for K: 3K+30 = 234 ⟹ 3K = 204 ⟹ K = 68 Vikas's property = V=K+5=68+5=73

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