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According to the will, the wealth of Rs 11,50,000 was to be divided between the son and the daughter in the ratio 2/3 : 5/4. How much share did the son get (in Rs lakhs)?

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According to the will, the wealth of Rs 11,50,000 was to be divided between the son and the daughter in the ratio 2/3 : 5/4. How much share did the son get (in Rs lakhs)?
1). 5
2). 6
3). 7
4). 4

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Share of Son $= 2x/3$

Total share $= (2/3 + 5/4)x = 23x/12$

Share of Son out of Rs. $11.5$ lakhs $= (2x/3) / (23x/12) \times 11.5 = 24/69 \times 11.5 = 4$

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