CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · Equations
A sum of ₹12,000 is divided between Arun and Bala so that Arun gets ₹1,500 more than twice what Bala gets. How much does Arun receive?
Arun receives ₹8,500. With Bala's share as x, Arun gets 2x plus 1,500, so 3x plus 1,500 equals 12,000, giving x as 3,500. Arun's share is therefore 2 times 3,500 plus 1,500, which is ₹8,500.
- A₹7,000
- B₹8,500Correct
- C₹9,000
- D₹3,500
Explanation
Let Bala get x. Then Arun gets 2x + 1,500, so 3x + 1,500 = 12,000, giving x = 3,500. Arun gets 7,000 + 1,500 = ₹8,500. Check: 8,500 + 3,500 = 12,000. ₹3,500 is Bala's share, not Arun's.
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