An executive found that, in a 180-day period, he spent time at his co

Question

An executive found that, in a 180-day period, he spent time at his company's branch locations in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles in the ratio 2 : 5 : 8, respectively. How many days did he spend in Boston during this period?

A 12
B 24
C 60
D 90
E 96

A 12
B 24
C 60
D 90
E 96

doomedcat · Answer

2x+5x+8x=180
15x=180
x=12
so, #dayboston = 5*12 = 60..C

MathRevolution · Answer

In Boston:  \frac{5 }{ 15} * 180 = 5 * 12 = 60

Answer C

GMATWhizTeam · Answer

Solution:

We are given that the executive spent time in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles in the ratio  2 : 5 : 8  respectively.

Let us assume the number of days executive spend days in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles is  2x, 5x  and  8x  respectively.

we know that there were total 180 day period.

So we can say:  2x+5x+8x=180

⇒ 15x=180

⇒x=\frac{180}{15}

⇒x=12

we are asked the number of days the executive spends in Boston.

We know the number of days the executive spends in Boston  = 5x = 5	imes 12 = 60 .

Hence the right answer is  Option C .

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