Question

If 20 chocolates are to be divided in the ratio 1 : 4 between X and Y respectively, what is the difference between the number of chocolates received by the both of them?

• A. 11
• B. 12
• C. 15
• D. 16

Answer 1

The correct option is B 12

Given,
The ratio in which the chocolates to be divided = X : Y= 1 : 4

$\therefore$ Sum of terms = 1 + 4 = 5

Total number of chocolates = 20
Value of each part
= $\frac{20}{5}$
= 4 chocolates

Value of 4 parts
$=4\times 4$
= 16 chocolates
$\therefore$ X receives 4 chocolates and Y receives 16 chocolates.

Hence, the difference in the chocolates received by them is
16 - 4 = 12 chocolates