Question

Rs. 78,400 was divided among three persons A, B, C in the ratios A : B = 5 : 4 and B : C = 6 : 11. Then, the share of C is (in rupees):

• A. 31,200
• B. 34,000
• C. 35,200
• D. 36,200

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 35,200

A : B = 5 : 4 B : C = 6 : 11 A : B : C = 15 : 12 : 22 15x + 12x + 22x = 78,400 ⇒ 49x = 78400 x = 1600 share of C = 22x share of C = 22 × 1600= 35,200