Question 74

A sum of ₹4107 is divided between A, B, C and D such that the ratio of shares of A and B is 3 :4, that of B and C is 2: 1 and that of C and D is 3 : 5. The share of B is:

Solution

Given a:b=3:4
b:c=2:1
b:c=4:2
a:b:c=3:4:2
c:d=3:5
a:b:c=9:12:6
c:d=6:10
a:b:c:d=9:12:6:10
Sum=9x+12x+6x+10x
=37x
Therefore 37x=4107
x=4107/37
x=111
Share of B is 111*12=1332


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