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Three people, A, B and C, share $416 among themselves. A receives $169 and Breceives $156. Find the ratio in which the sum of money is shared. |
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Answer» Answer: Let the TOTAL amount be Rs. p. Let SHARES of A and B be Rs. x and Rs. y respectively. C’s share was Rs. 14 we have, x + y + 14 = p —– (1) From the GIVEN data, x = (p/2) – 4 —– (2) Remaining amount = p – (p/2 – 4) => p/2 + 4. y = 1/2(p/2 + 4) + 8 => p/4 + 10 —– (3) From (1), (2) and (3) p/2 – 4 + p/4 + 10 + 14 = p 3p/4 + 20 = p p/4 = 20 => p = Rs. 80.. i hoped u like ... |
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