Question

A sum of money is to be distributed among a, b, c, d in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. if c gets rs. 1000 more than d, what is b's share?
a.rs. 500
b.rs. 1500
c.rs. 2000
d.none of these answer: c

Answer 1

Shortcut:
c-d=4-3=1 part
so 1 part=Rs 1000
b's share=2 part=2x1000= Rs 2000