Question

    A boy is supposed to distribute Rs.2800 among his three

    friends P, Q and R in the ratio of 2:3:5 respectively, but mistakenly he distributed in the ratio of 5:3:2 respectively. Find the difference between amount received by P mistakenly and the amount that P should have actually received.
    A Rs.720 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amount that should be received by P initially = [2/(2 + 3 + 5)] × 2800 = Rs.560 Amount received by P mistakenly = [5/(5 + 3 + 2)] × 2800 = Rs.1400 Required difference = 1400 – 560 = Rs.840

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