Question

On a certain day, the ratio of the passengers in 1st class to those in 2nd class travelling by train is 1:3. The ratio of the fares collected from each first class and second class passenger is 30:1. If the total amount collected from all the passengers is Rs 1,320, find the amount in Rs, collected from the second class passengers.

• A. 120
• B. 1200
• C. 60
• D. 1260
• E. none

Answer 1

The correct option is A

120

The ratio of the total fare collected from first class to the second class is 10:1. So the amount collected from the second class passengers is 120.