The profit earned by a company is to be divided among three friends A, B and C. who invested their money in the company, in the ratio of 9 : 12 : 19. The share of the person who invested the most is Rs.5,244. What amount (in Rs.) does A get?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2,484.
Let the share of each friend be 9x, 12x and 19x respectively.
Given, 19x = 5244
⇒ x = 276
Now, share of A = 9x
⇒ 9 × 276 = 2484