Question

    A sum of Rs. 2400 was divided among three persons X, Y

    and Z such that if their shares were diminished by Rs, 5, Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 respectively, the remainders would be in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. In this division, X got
    A Rs. 592.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 605 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 597.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    3x + 4x+ 5x = 2400 – (5+10+15) = 2370 X = 197.5 3x = 592.5 Originally X got = 592.5 + 5 = Rs. 597.5

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