If a person has cloth of total 91 cm. If he divides it into 3 parts then longest part is twice the shortest one and another part is 3 cm more than shortest one. What is the shortest one?
Correct Answer
✅ Option c — 22
All Options:
- A25
- B44
- C22
- D46
Detailed Solution & Explanation
According to the problem:
- The longest part is twice the shortest: $2xx + 3$ cm.
The total length of the cloth is 91 cm. Therefore, the sum of all three parts is:
Thus, the length of the shortest part is 22 cm.
**Correct Option: (c)**
About This Chapter: Equations
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
4-6 Marks
Key Topics
Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations
This chapter covers Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Equations and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.
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This topic carries 4-6 Marks weightage. Focus on understanding core concepts rather than memorizing.
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