Question

₹770 have been divided among A,B,C in such a way that A receives 2/9-th of what B and C together receive. Then, A's share is
(a) 140
(b) 154
(c) 165
(d) 170​

Answer 1

A + B+ C = 770......( i

$a = \frac{2}{9} \times (b + c).....(ii)$

From eq ( i ) and ( ii )

$a + \frac{9a}{2} = 770$

11A = 770 × 2

A = 140

Thus A's share is Rs:140 [ Answer ]