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Rs. 6,300 is divided between X, Y, Z, such that X : Y = 7 : 5 and Y : Z = 4 : 3. Find the share of Y.1. Rs. 2,0002. Rs. 1,8003. Rs. 2,4004. Rs. 2,200 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rs. 2,000 Given: Total amount which is divided among A, B and C = Rs. 6,300 X : Y = 7 : 5 and Y : Z = 4 : 3 Calculation: X : Y = 7 : 5 ----(1) Y : Z = 4 : 3 ----(2) Multiply by 4 in equation (1) and multiply by 5 in equation (2) X : Y : Z = 28 : 20 : 15 Ratio of X : Y : Z = 28x : 20x : 15x According to the question 28x + 20x + 15x = 6,300 ⇒ 63x = 6,300 ⇒ x = 6,300/63 ⇒ x = 100 ∴ Share of Y = 20 × 100 = Rs. 2,000 |
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