A sum of ₹2,485 is divided between A, B, and C such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 8 : 5 and that of C and A is 4:3. What is the share (in ₹) of B?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 525.
A : B = 8 : 5 and C : A = 4 : 3
A : B : C = 24 : 15 : 32
B's share = (15/71) × 2485 = 525