Arpan, Tanvi and Rishav shared a cake. Arpan had 1/12 of it and Rishav had 3/4 of it, and Tanvi had the rest. What was Tanvi's share of the cake?
A2/6
B1/6
C1/12
D4/7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1/6
1. Arpan + Rishav = 1/12 + 3/4 = 1/12 + 9/12 = 10/12.
2. Tanvi's share = 1 − 10/12 = 2/12.
3. = 1/6.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.81._
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