GATE 2022 ES – Question 2

General Aptitude · Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Arithmetic and Number Computation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Money is divided among P, Q, R, S in the ratio 5:2:4:3. R gets ₹1000 more than S. Find Q’s share in rupees.

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2000

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Correct answer: (D) 2000

Explanation

Write the shares as 5k,2k,4k,3k. The difference R−S=k=1000. Hence Q=2k=**2000, D**. The difference between four shares and three shares identifies the value of one ratio unit.

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