Question

When the sum of a certain amount was distributed among Radha, Sita and Ram in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively, but by mistake distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result, Sita got Rs.60 Less. Find the amount?

• A. Rs. 290
• B. Rs. 300
• C. Rs. 315
• D. Rs. 320

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Rs. 315

Ratio of the amount distributed among Radha, Sita and Ram is 2 : 3 : 4 Ratio of by mistake distributed amount is 7 : 2 : 5 Let the total amount be Rs. x Sita’s actual amount, ⇒ 3 x/9 = Rs. x/3 Sita’s supposed amount by mistake ⇒ 2x/14 = Rs. x/7 Sita gets less amount = Rs. 60 x/3 – x/7 = 60 ⇒ x = Rs. 315