Question

An amount of rs. 2430 is divided among a, b and c such that if their shares be reduced by rs. 5, rs. 10 and rs. 15 respectively, the remainders shall be in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5. Then, b’s share was:

Answer 1

A's share = 602.5
B's share= 800
C's share= 997.5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let share of A,B and C be Rs.(3x+5),(4x+10) and (5x+15)

Then Total amount=3x+5+4x+10+5x+15⇒12x+30

According to the question

⇒12x+30=2430

⇒12x=2400

⇒x=200

B'share=4x+10⇒4×200+10=810Rs.