Question

    A share is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the

    ratio 7 : 5 : 4 : 2. If C gets Rs 500 more than D, what will be the share of B? 
    A Rs 1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 1950 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 1680 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 1250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let their shares will be: A = 7x, B = 5x, C = 4x & D = 2x Now, C – D = ₹500 ⇒ 4x – 2x = 500 ⇒ 2x = 500 ⇒ x = 250 B's share = 5x = 5 × 250 = ₹1250

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