Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: Couldn't be determined
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The question mixes two different distributions: one among P, Q, R in a given ratio and another between S and T equally. It links them by stating S gets ₹ 2100 less than P. We must decide whether this information is enough to compute how much Q receives.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Amounts in proportional division require the total sum. A single difference constraint between P and S cannot determine the absolute total for the first sum unless a second independent equation links the totals.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
Let first total be X. Then P = 5X/18, Q = 6X/18 = X/3, R = 7X/18. Let second total be Y. Then S = Y/2 and T = Y/2. Given: S = P − 2100 ⇒ Y/2 = 5X/18 − 2100. Unknowns X and Y appear in a single equation; this underdetermines the system. Q = X/3 depends on X, which cannot be uniquely found without another independent condition.
Verification / Alternative check:
Choose example pairs (X, Y) satisfying Y/2 = 5X/18 − 2100; Q = X/3 will vary with X. Hence Q is not uniquely determined.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Specific rupee amounts imply a unique X, which we cannot establish from the data. Therefore, any numeric choice is unjustified.
Common Pitfalls:
Assuming the two totals are equal or that one is derived from the other. The question never states such a link, so we must not impose it.
Final Answer:
Couldn't be determined
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