Question

Divide rupees 1638 between three people A, B and C such that A get four-fifth of what B gets and the ratio of the share of B to C is 5:12​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

given that 1638 rupees is distributed among A,B,C

A = 4/5(B)..........(1)

B :C = 5:12

So if , B = 5x and C = 12x

then from (1) A = 4/5(B) and B= 5x , A = 4/5(5x)

so , A = 4x and B = 5x and C= 12x

1638 = 4x + 5x + 12x

1638 = 21x

x = 1638/21

x = 78

so, B = 5x = 390

A = 4x = 312

C = 12x = 936