Ratio and Proportion Practice Test 4

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A sum of Rs. 817 is divided among A, B and C such that 'A' receives 25% more than 'B' and 'B' receives 25% less than 'C'. What is A's share in the amount?

Rs. 304
Rs. 285
Rs. 247
Rs. 228

Validate

Solution:

Here, A : B = 125 : 100 = 5 : 4
B : C = 75 : 100 = 3 : 4
Hence, A : B : C = 15 : 12 : 16
Now, Share of A

= 15/{15+ 12+ 16 } × \Rs. 817

=15/43 × \Rs. 817

= Rs. 285

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