Question

A certain sum is divided among A, B and C in such a way that A gets 35 more than the 2/5 of the sum and B gets 75 less than the 1/5 of the sum and C gets Rs. 350. Find the sum.

• A. 900
• B. 810
• C. 780
• D. 775

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 775

Let total sum be x, A= (2/5)x +35 B = (1/5)x – 75 C= 350 A+B+C =x (2/5)x +35 + (1/5)x – 75 +350 =x (3/5)x +310 = x 310 = x- (3/5)x (2/5)x = 310 x= 310*(5/2) = 775