Question

Rs. 600 are divided among a, b, c so that rs. 40 more than 2/5 th of a's share, rs. 20 more that 2/7 th of b's share and rs. 10 more than 9/17 th of c's may all be equal. What is a's share (in rupees)?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

ATQ => x = y = z

40 + 2a/5 = x

20 + 2b/7 = y

10 + 9c/17 = z

40 + 2a/5 = 20 + 2b/7

200+2a/5 = 140+2b/7

1400 + 14a = 700 + 10b

14a - 10b = 700 - 1400

14a - 10b = -700

10b - 14a = 700

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