Question

    646 number of chocolates divided among A, B and C in the

    ratio 1/2: 2 : 1/3 respectively. How many more chocolates did A receive as compared to that received by C?
    A 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A: B: C = 1/2:2:1/3 = 3:12:2 Total number of chocolates = 646 Number of chocolates received by A = 646 * 3/(3 + 12 + 2) = 114 Number of chocolates received by C = 114 * 2/3 = 76 Therefore, difference = 114 - 76 = 38

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