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  1. A sum of Rs. 770 has been divided among A, B and C in such a way that A receives (2/9)th of what B and C together receive. Then A’s share is
    1. Rs. 140
    2. Rs. 154
    3. Rs. 165
    4. Rs. 170
Correct Option: A

A’s share =
2
of (B + C)’s share
9

∴  (B + C)’s share =
9
A’s share
2

According to the question,
A +
9A
= 770
2

⇒ 
2A + 9A
= 770
2

⇒ 
11A
= 770
2

⇒  A =
770 × 2
= Rs. 140
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