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The sum of 3 children’s savings is 975. If the ratio of the 1st child to the second is 3:2 and that of second child to the third is 8:5 then the second child savings is.

A300

B312

C324

D360

Answer:

B. 312

Read Explanation:

P:Q = 3:2 and Q:R = 8:5 P:Q:R =12:8:5 Savings of second child = 8/25 *975 =7800/25 =Rs.312


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