Question

Divide Rs 2200 among P, Q and R so that P shall receive 3/7 of what Q and R together receive and Q may receive 2/9 of what P and R receive.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

ANSWER

Total amount distributed among P, Q & R =Rs4830.

Total amount diminished =Rs(5+10+15)=Rs30.

So the rest of the amount =Rs(4830−30)=Rs4800.

To get The individual's share we divide Rs 4800 in the ratio

3:4:5.

So P's amount

=Rs  

3+4+5

3

​  

×4800=Rs  

12

3

​  

×4800=Rs1200.

∴ P's share before deduction of Rs 5

=Rs(1200+5)=Rs1205.