Question

If ` 2,600 is divided among the persons A, B and C in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4 respectively. How much B gets ? (A) ` 700 (B) ` 800 (C) ` 833 (D) ` 767

Answer 1

Answer:

2600 divided among in ratio 1/2:1/3:1/4

therefore we can say x/2+x/3+x/4 = 2600

(6x+4x+3x)/12 = 2600

13x/12=2600

x=2400

therefore B hers x/3 --> 2400/3 --> rs 800