CSATRatio, Mixture & AveragesRatio & Proportion2021

An amount of money was distributed among A, B and C in the ratio p:q: r. Consider the following statements : 1. A gets the maximum share if p is greater than (q + r). 2. C gets the minimum share if r is less than (p + q). Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Let's solve this using our 'Substitution' and 'Counter-example' strategies from the PYQ context. **Statement 1 Analysis:** 'A gets maximum share i

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