Question Of The Day

If Amar were to give Akbar Rs. 36. AkabrRs. 36, Akbar would have twice the amount of money left with Amar. If instead, Akabr were to give Anthony Rs. 36, Anthony would have twice the amount of money left with Akbar. However, if Anthony were to give Rs. 36, both would have the same amount. How much money to the three have between them?  

a) Rs. 288

b) Rs. 492

c) Rs. 336

d) Rs. 360

Ans:b) Rs. 492

2(Amar – 36) = (Akbar + 36). 2(Akbar – 36) = (Anthony + 36), and (Anthony – 36) = (Amar + 36). Solving the three questions, Amar = Rs.132, Akbar = Rs. 153, Anthony = Rs. 204. ∴ Total = rs. 492.