Question

A certain amount of money is distributed among A,B and C. A gets 3/10 and B gets 1/4 of the whole amount. if C gets ₹81,then B gets

Answer 1

A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively. but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result of this, B got Rs.40 less. What is the amount? 


A) Rs.210 

  B) Rs.270 

C) Rs.230 

  D) Rs.280 


Correct Answer:

A) Rs.210


Description for Correct answer

Let the amount be Rs.x. 

Therefore, (39−214)x=40(39−214)x=40

= (13−17)x=40=>(7−321)x=40(13−17)x=40=>(7−321)x=40

=> x=40×214x=40×214 = Rs.210