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Rs.2010 are to be divided among A, B and C in such a way that if A gets Rs.5 then B must get Rs.12 and If B get Rs.4 then C must get Rs.5.50. The share of C will exceed that of B by

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Rs.2010 are to be divided among A, B and C in such a way that if A gets Rs.5 then B must get Rs.12 and If B get Rs.4 then C must get Rs.5.50. The share of C will exceed that of B by
1). Rs.620
2). Rs.430
3). Rs.360
4). Rs.270

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33 vote
Answered by on | Votes 33 |
Rs.270 is the correct answer as per the ssc answer key

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37 vote
Answered by on | Votes 37 |

If a gets 5 rs then be must get 12rs If b gets 4 rs then c must get 5.50

5:12 4:5.50

20:48:66

10:24:33

33/67*2010=990

24/67*2010=720

990-720=270

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42 vote
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According to the question,
A : B = 5 : 12 = 10 : 24
B : C = 4 : 5.50 = 24 : 33
=> A : B : C = 10 : 24 : 33
Sum of the ratios = 10 + 24 + 33 = 67
Difference between the shares of
C and B,

$\frac{33-24}{67}\times2010$ = rs 270

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