MCQ Practice

Railway fares of 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes between two stations were in the ratio of 8: 6: 3. The fares of 1st and 2nd class were subsequently reduced by frac16 and frac112 respectively. If during a year the ratio between the passengers of 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes was 9: 12: 26 and the total amount collected by the sale of tickets was Rs. 1088, then find the collection from the passengers of 1st class.

A

Rs. 260

B

Rs. 280

C

Rs. 300

D

Rs. 320

Correct Answer: D