Question 72

Dividing the amount ₹18,144 among three people A, B, C in the ratio 3 : 5 : 8, the amount B gets more than A, is:

Solution

Given, Total amount = ₹18,144

Ratio of amounts of A,B,C = 3 : 5 :8

Let the amounts of A,B,C are 3p, 5p, 8p respectively

$$=$$> 3p + 5p + 8p = 18144

$$=$$> 16p = 18144

$$=$$> p = 1134

$$\therefore\ $$The amount that B gets more than A = 5p - 3p = 2p = 2(1134) = ₹2,268

Hence, the correct answer is Option A

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