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 An amount of money is distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of 1:2:9. If C gives Rs. 400 from his share to B, the new ratio becomes 1 : 3 : 8 . What is the total amount ?

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 An amount of money is distributed among A, B and C in the ratio of 1:2:9. If C gives Rs. 400 from his share to B, the new ratio becomes 1 : 3 : 8 . What is the total amount ?

A). Rs. 4200

B). Rs. 4800

C). Rs. 5400

D). Rs. 5700


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Rs. 4800



Let the amount received by A, B and C be x, 2x and 9x respectively.
∴ Total = 12x
x : 2x + 400 : 9x - 400 = 1 : 3 :8
ie 8x = (9x - 400)

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