A sum of ₹ 7,000 is divided among A, B, C in such a way

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A sum of ₹ 7,000 is divided among A, B, C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3 and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5. The share of B is

1. ₹ 2,400
2. ₹ 3,000
3. ₹ 1,600
4. ₹ 2,000

Correct Option: A

A : B = 2 : 3
B : C = 4 : 5
∴ A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15

∴ B’s share =	12	× 7000 = ₹ 2400
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