Dividing the amount Rs.18,144 among three people A, B, C in the ratio 3 : 5 : 8, the amount B gets more than A, is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Rs. 2,268.
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Total amount = Rs. 18144 Ratio of amount of A, B, and C = 3 : 5 : 8 Let the common ratio be x. |
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3x + 5x + 8x = 18144 16x = 18144 x = 1134 The amount B gets more than A = 5x - 3x = 2x = 2(1134) = Rs. 2268 |