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By mistake, instead of dividing ₹ 117 among A, B and C in the ratio
Who gains the most and by how much?1 : 1 : 1 it was divided in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 4. 2 3 4
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- A, 28
- B, 3
- C, 20
- C, 25
Correct Option: D
Orginal ratio of A, B and C
| = | : | : | = 6 : 4 : 3 | |||
| 2 | 3 | 4 |
| ∴ Share of A = | × 117 = ₹ 54 | |
| 13 |
| Share of B = | × 117 = ₹ 36 | |
| 13 |
| and share of C = | × 117 = ₹ 27 | |
| 13 |
The ratio of A, B and C by mistake = 2 : 3 : 4
| ∴ Share of A = | × 117 = ₹ 26 | |
| 9 |
| Share of B = | × 117 = ₹ 39 | |
| 9 |
| Share of C = | × 117 = ₹ 52 | |
| 9 |
Therefore, it is clear from above calculation that C gains maximum i.e. ₹ 25.
