Question

If a sum of money is to be divided among A, B, C such that A’s share is equal to thrice B’s share and B’s share is 4 times C’s share then their shares are in the ratio:

A 21:7:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 12:4:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 24:8:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 16:7:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Ratio of shares of A and B = 3:1 Ratio of shares of B and C = 4:1 Ratio of shares of A, B and C = 3 x 4: 1 x 4: 1 x 1 = 12:4:1

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