Question

Rs. 700 is divided among Ram, Shyam and Jadu so that Ram receives half as much as Shyam and Shyam half as much as Jadu. What will be Jadu’s share ?

• A. Rs. 400
• B. Rs.360
• C. Rs. 300
• D. Rs. 200

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rs. 400

Ram : Shyam : Jadu = 1 : 2 : 4 ⇒ (1+2+4)X = 700 ⇒ 7X = 700 ⇒ X = 100 Jadu receive 4X = 4 × 100 = 400