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  1. ₹ 2010 are to be divided among A, B and C in such a way that if A gets ₹ 5 then B must get Rs. 12 and if B gets ₹ 4 then C must get ₹ 5.50. The share of C will exceed that of B by
    1. ₹ 620
    2. ₹ 430
    3. ₹ 360
    4. ₹ 270
Correct Option: D

According to the question,
A : B = 5 : 12 = 10 : 24
B : C = 4 : 5.50 = 24 : 33
∴  A : B : C = 10 : 24 : 33
Sum of the ratios = 10 + 24 + 33 = 67
Difference between the shares of C and B

= ₹
33 − 24
× 2010
67

= ₹
9
× 2010 = ₹ 270
67



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