Ratio & Proportion · Question 28 · Hard
₹2,940 is divided among A, B and C such that 3 times A's share = 5 times B's share = 6 times C's share. What is C's share?
- ₹840
- ₹700
- ₹1,400
- ₹588
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. ₹700
Explanation: A : B : C = 1/3 : 1/5 : 1/6 = 10 : 6 : 5 (multiplying by 30). Total parts = 21, so one part = ₹140 and C gets 5 × 140 = ₹700.
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