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  1. ₹ 700 is divided among A, B, C in such a way that the ratio of the amount of A and B is 2 : 3 and that of B and C is 4 : 5. Find the amount (in ₹ ) each received, in the order A, B, C.
    1. 150, 250, 300
    2. 160, 240, 300
    3. 150, 250, 290
    4. 150, 240, 310
Correct Option: B

A : B = 2 : 3 = 8 : 12
B : C = 4 : 5 = 12 : 15
∴  A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15
Sum of ratios = 35

∴  A’s share =
8
× 700 = ₹ 160
35

∴  B’s share =
12
× 700 = ₹ 240
35

∴  C’s share =
15
× 700 = ₹ 300
35



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