Question

    If a sum of money is to be divided among A, B, C such that A’s share is equal to thrice B’s share and B’s share is 7 times C’s share then their shares are in the ratio:

    A 21:7:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12:6:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8:4:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 16:7:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of shares of A and B = 3:1 Ratio of shares of B and C = 7:1 Ratio of shares of A, B and C = 3 x 7: 1 x 7: 1 x 1 = 21:7:1

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