Each of A, B, C and D has Rs. 100. A pays Rs. 20 to B, who pays Rs. 10 to C, who gets Rs. 30 from D. In this context, which of th…

Question

Each of A, B, C and D has Rs. 100. A pays Rs. 20 to B, who pays Rs. 10 to C, who gets Rs. 30 from D. In this context,

which of the following statements are correct?

1. A. C is the richest (Correct answer)
2. B. D is the richest
3. C. C has more than what A and D have in aggregate
4. D. D is richer than B

Correct Answer

Option A — C is the richest

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is C is the richest.

Key Points

• Initial: A=100, B=100, C=100, D=100.
• After transactions: A pays 20 to B → A=80, B=120.
• B pays 10 to C → B=110, C=110.
• C gets 30 from D → C=140, D=70. Final: A=80, B=110, C=140, D=70. C has the most money (Rs. 140), making C the richest.