A sum of Rs.x is divided among A, B, and C such that the ratio of the shares of A and B is 6 : 7 and that of B and C is 3 : 2. If the difference between the shares of A and C is Rs 540, then the value of x is?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e 7155.
A : B B : C
6 : 7 3 : 2
A : B : C
18 : 21 : 14
(C - A) = 4 parts = 540
= 1 part = 540/4
(18 + 21 + 14) × (540/4) = 53 × (540/4) = 7155