Question 57

A certain amount of money is divided amongst three friends, Amar, Akbar and Anthony in the ratio $$2 : 3 : 7$$ respectively. If Anthony gets Rs. 15 more than Amar, how much money does Akbar get?

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Let amount received by Amar, Akbar and Anthony = Rs. $$2x,3x$$ and $$7x$$ respectively

According to ques, => $$2x+15=7x$$

=> $$x=\frac{15}{5}=3$$

$$\therefore$$ Akbar's share = $$3\times3=Rs.$$ $$9$$

=> Ans - (B)

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