Rs.12,600 is divided among 15 labourers. There are 7 men, 3 women and 5 boys. If each woman receives three times as much as each boy, and each man receives seven times as much as each boy, the share of each woman is ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs 600.
Calculations:
Let the share of each boy be x.
Share of each man = 7x
Share of each woman = 3x
According to the question;
Total share = 12600
⇒ 7x × 7 + 3x × 3 + x × 5 = 12600
⇒ 49x + 9x + 5x = 12600
⇒ 63x = 12600
⇒ x = 200
Hence, the share of each woman = 3x = 3 × 200 = Rs 600