Question

If ₹60 is divided into two parts in the ratio 1:3, then find the difference between those two parts.

• A. ₹40
• B. ₹50
• C. ₹30
• D. ₹60

Answer 1

The correct option is C ₹30

Given: Total amount = ₹60
Ratio = 1:3
We have to divide ₹60 into two parts in the ratio 1:3.
Here, we will have to divide the total amount into 1+3 = 4 parts, out of which one part will be the first part and the rest of the three will be the second part.
$\Rightarrow$ First part is $\frac{1}{4}\times 60=15$
$\Rightarrow$ Second part is $\frac{3}{4}\times 60=45$
Difference between first and second part = 45 - 15 =30
$\therefore$ The required difference is ₹ 30.