Question

Ram and Shyam contributed ₹ 10 and ₹ 20 respectively and buy 6 pencils. How many of the 6 pencils should Shyam receive for fair distribution?

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 3
• D. 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

Ratio of amounts contributed is 10 : 20 $\Rightarrow$ 1 : 2

For the distribution to be fair, the ratio in which the pencils are divided must be equal to the ratio of the amount contributed.

$\therefore$ 6 pencils are distributed in the ratio 1 : 2 between Ram and Shyam respectively.

$\Rightarrow$ Ram receives 2 pencils and Shyam receives 4 pencils.