Question 54

A certain sum of money was divided between A, B and C in the ratio 5:6:9. If A received Rs. 450 the sum divided was

Solution

Let the amount received by A, B and C respectively be Rs. $$5x, 6x$$ and $$9x$$

Amount received by A = $$5x=450$$

=> $$x=\frac{450}{5}=90$$

Total amount distributed = $$5x+6x+9x=20x$$

= $$20 \times 90=Rs.$$ $$1800$$

=> Ans - (B)

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