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There are 200 question in a 3 hour examination. Among 200 question, 50 are Mathematics, 100 are from GK and 50 are from Sciences. Ram spent twice as much time on each Mathematics question for each other question. How many minute did he spend on Mathematics questions?
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- 36
- 72
- 100
- 60
Correct Option: B
Let Ram spends p minute on each Mathematics question.
According to the question.
50 x p + 100 x p/2 + 50 x p/2 = 3 x 60
p(50+ 50 + 25) = 180
⇒ p = 180/125
∴ Required time = 50 x 180/125
∴ Required time = 2 x 180/5
∴ Required time = 2 x 36 = 72 min
Method 2
Let Ram spends a minute on each sciences and Gk questions.
According to the question,
50 x 2a + 150 x a = 3 x 60
100a + 150a = 180
250a = 180
a = 180/250
So total time spend on Mathematics question = 2a x 50 question
So total time spend on Mathematics question = 2 x 50 x 180/250 = 72 minutes
