Question

A sum of money has been distributed among the three brothers A, B and C in the ratio 5:7:8. If their father increases their shares further by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively, find out the ratio of the sums of money A, B and C now have. *

3:4:5

6:7:8

2:3:4

7:8:9

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the shares of A,B,C,D, be Rs3x,Rs5x,Rs7xandRs11x respectively.

Then, 7x−3x=1668⇒4x=1668⇒x=417∴B

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share+D

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share=5x+11x=Rs16x=16×417=Rs6672