Question

When Sunil and Tanuj went for shopping initially Sunil had twice the money than Tanuj. They together bought things amounting to Rs.250. Out of which Tanuj’s share was $60\%$. At the end Sunil was left with thrice the amount that Tanuj had. What was the amount with Tanuj at the beginning?

• A. Rs. 350
• B. Rs. 300
• C. Rs. 150
• D. Rs. 200
• E. Rs. 250

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs. 350

Initial money with Sunil = s and Tanuj = t

Purchases made by them = Rs. 250

Tanuj’s purchase = $60\%$ of Rs. 250 = Rs. 150

Sunil’s purchase = Rs. 250 – Rs. 150 = Rs. 100

So, money left in the end (s – 100) and (t – 150)

Given s = 2t and (s – 100) = 3 (t – 150)

Solving we get t = 350.

Hence option (a)

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