Question

₹ 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:

• A. 7,200
• B. 12,000
• C. 10,500
• D. 7,000

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 7,200

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