Question 116

555 was to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 1/4 : 1/5 : 1/6. But by mistake it was divided in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6. The amount in excess received by C was

Solution

for making calculations easier multiply the original ratio by 60

after multiplying original ratio by 60 = 15:12:10

C's actual share = $$\frac{10}{37}$$ * 555 = 150

Amt C received = $$\frac{6}{15}$$ * 555 = 222

Excess amt with C = 222-150 = 72

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