₹ 21,000 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3, and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5. The share of B is:

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₹ 21,000 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3, and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5. The share of B is:

A7,200

B12,000

C10,500

D7,000

Answer:

A. 7,200

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A : B = 2 : 3 B : C = 4 : 5 A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15 A's share = 8x B's share = 12x C's share = 15x 8x + 12x + 15x = 21000 35x = 21000 x = 21000/35 x = 600 B's share = 12 × 600 = 7200

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