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    Question

    Rs. 51,000 is divided among three brothers Animesh,

    Paritosh and Ashutosh in such a way that  Animesh’s share is 1 `(4)/(5)`   times of Paritosh’s and Paritosh’s share is 1 `(2)/(3)`   times of Ashutosh ’s share. What is Paritosh’s share?
    A Rs.14,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.15,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.16,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Data Inadequate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let us assume that Paritosh ’s share = 1 ∴Animesh’s share = 9/5  and Ashutosh’s share =  3/5  ∴ Ratio of Animesh’s, Paritosh ’s and Ashutosh’ share =  9/5   :1 :  3/5  = 9 : 5 : 3 Sum of ratio terms =  9 + 5 + 3 = 17 ∴ Paritosh’s share =5/17  ×  51,000 = Rs. 15,000

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