Question

A sum of rs. 370 is to be divided among a, b and c such that (a's share/ b's share)= (b's share/c's share) = 3/4. what is a’s share?

Answer 1

a/b=3/4, b/c=3/4
so, b=4a/3, (a/b)(b/c)=9/16
c=9a/16
now,
a+b+c=370
a+(4a/3)+(16a/9)=370
37a/9=370
a=90..
hence a's share is rs. 90