Reasoning question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
I have twice the number of coins that my brother has and half the number of coins my sister has. Totally we have 28 coins. How many coins do I have?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
8
Think of the coins in terms of shares or parts:
Your brother has the smallest amount, so let's call his share 1 part.
You have twice as much as your brother, which means you have 2 parts.
Your sister has twice as much as you (since you have half of hers), which means she has 4 parts.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Count the total parts: If we add all the parts together (1 part for your brother, 2 parts for you, and 4 parts for your sister), we get a total of 7 parts.
Find the value of one part: We know the grand total is 28 coins. If we divide those 28 coins equally into the 7 parts, each single part is worth 4 coins.
Calculate your total: Since you have 2 parts, and each part is worth 4 coins, you have two groups of 4, which equals 8 coins.
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