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If a 24.6 m long wire is divided in the ratio 12 : 29, what is the length of the longer piece?
A7.7 m
B18.4 m
C15.2 m
D17.4 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 17.4 m
1. Total parts = 12 + 29 = 41.
2. One part = 24.6 / 41 = 0.6 m.
3. Longer piece = 29 × 0.6 = 17.4 m.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.63._
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