Divide ₹ 18,400 among 6 men, 13 women and 6 boys such that the ratio of the shares of a man, a woman and a boy is 5 : 4 : 3. How much money will each boy receive?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ₹ 552
Given:
Divide ₹ 18,400 among 6 men, 13 women and 6 boys such that the ratio of the shares of a man, a woman and a boy is 5 : 4 : 3
Calculations:
Ratio of share of 6 men, 13 women and 6 boys = (6 × 5) : (13 × 4) : (6 × 3)
= 30 : 52 : 18
Total share = 30x + 52x + 18x
⇒ 100x = 18400
⇒ x = 184
Hence, money received by each boy = 3x = 3 × 184
= 552