An amount of Rs. 504 is to be divided among three persons A, B and C in the ratio of 7 : 8 : 9 respectively. How much amount will B and C receive in total?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rs. 357
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Amount distributed between A, B, C is in the ratio of 7 : 8 : 9 Let amount of money A will have be 7x Let amount of money B will have be 8x Let amount of money C will have be 9x Total amount = 7x + 8x + 9x = 24x = 504 x = 504/24 = 21 Total amount received by B and C in total: 8x + 9x = 17x =17 × 21 = 357 |