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    Question

    A sum of Rs.10600 is to be divided among 6 brothers, 5

    sisters and 3 aunts. If each sister receives four times as much as each aunt and each brother receives five times as much as each aunt. How much does each sister receive?
    A Rs.900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs.1200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let each aunt receives Rs.x Brothers: Sisters: Aunts = 5x: 4x : x 6 brothers: 5 sisters: 3 aunts = 30x: 20x: 3x According to the question, => 30x + 20x + 3x = 10600 => 53x = 10600 => x = Rs. 200 Each sister receives = 4 × 200 = Rs. 800

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