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  1. If a certain amount is fully distributed among A, B and C in such a way that A receives 1/2 of the amount, B receives 1/3 of the amount and C receives Rs. 1200, then how much money would A receive ?
    1. Rs. 4000
    2. Rs. 1600
    3. Rs. 3600
    4. Rs. 1800
Correct Option: C

Let total amount be Rs. x.
According to the question,

x
+
x
+ 1200 = x
23

⇒  x –
x
x
= 1200
23

⇒ 
6x – 3x – 2x
= 1200
6

⇒ 
x
= 1200 ⇒ x = 1200 × 6
6

= Rs. 7200
∴  A’s share = Rs.
7200
= Rs. 3600
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