Question

    A total of Rs. 6,239 is divided among three

    individuals—'A,' 'B,' and 'C.' The sum allocated to 'C' is two-thirds of what 'B' receives, and 'A' gets an amount equal to one-third of what 'C' is given. Determine the sum received by 'B'.
    A Rs. 3,403 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3,303 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3,203 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3,603 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount received by 'C' be Rs. 6x Therefore, amount received by 'A' = (6x/3) = Rs. 2x Amount received by 'B' = 6x X (3/2) = Rs. 9x According to the question, 6x + 2x + 9x = 6239 Or, 17x = 6239 Or, x = (6239/17) = 367 Therefore, Amount received by 'B' = 9x = Rs. 3,303 Hence, option b.

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