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?

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Maths

Prelims 2021

An amount of money was distributed among A, B and C in the ratio $p:q:r$ .

Consider the following statements :

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Ratio of distribution of money among A, B and C is $p:q:r$ .

Considering statement 1:

If $p > (q + r)$ , then $p$ is definitely the largest number.

So, A must have got the maximum share. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Considering statement 2:

If $r < (p+q)$ , then $r$ may or may not be the smallest number.

For example, $5 < (2 + 4)$

So, C may or may not have got the minimum share. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

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