Question

A certain amount was to be distribute between X Y Z in the ratio 1:2:3 respectively.At the time of distribution amount distributed wrong in the ratio 5:4:6 due to which x got 305 Rs more. Find the actual amount get by Z.

Answer 1

case 1 :

Let x be the whole number multiple of given ratio = 1x,2x,3x.

case 2 :

Again, let x be the whole number multiple of given ratio = 4x,5x,6x.

According to question,

4x-1x = 305

3x =305

x = 101.67

Actual amount got by 'z' = 3x = 101.67*3

= ₹305