State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · வினா 143

Ramesh owns a 100 sq yd plot and acquires 10% more from his neighbour Suresh, who also owns 100 sq yd. After 2 years, Ramesh sells back 10% of his total plot to Suresh. Which of the following is correct?

  1. Ramesh's land is more than Suresh's
  2. Suresh's land is more than Ramesh's
  3. Both are equal
  4. None of the above
விடையைக் காட்டு & விளக்கம்

விடை: (B) Suresh's land is more than Ramesh's

விளக்கம்

Ramesh 100 → 110 → 99; Suresh 100 → 90 → 101. Suresh has more.

  • (A) தவறு

    Wrong: Ramesh ends with 99, Suresh 101.

  • (B) சரி

    Correct: Ramesh: 110 − 11 = 99; Suresh: 90 + 11 = 101.

  • (C) தவறு

    Wrong: they differ by 2 sq yd.

  • (D) தவறு

    Wrong: option B is correct.