Question

    A sum of Rs.9600 is to be divided among 4 brothers, 3

    sisters and 2 aunts. If each sister receives twice as much as each aunt and each brother receives four times as much as each aunt. How much does each sister receive?
    A Rs.450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let each aunt receives Rs.x Brothers : Sisters : Aunts = 4x : 2x : x 4 brothers : 3 sisters : 2 aunts = 16x : 6x : 2x According to the question, => 16x + 6x + 2x = 9600 => 24x = 9600 => x = Rs. 400 Each sister receives = 2 × 400 = Rs. 800

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