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    Question

    Some amount was divided among A, B and C in the ratio

    3:5:8. If the share of A is 40 less than share of C, then find the 1/4th of total amount (in Rs).
    A 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A : B : C = 3 : 5 : 8 A : B : C = 3x : 5x : 8x => A = C – 40 => 3x = 8x – 40 => x = 8 A + B + C = 3x + 5x + 8x = 16x = 16 × 8 = 128 => 1/4 × 128 = 32

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