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    Question

    An amount of ₹ 27,300 was divided between three

    persons, A, B and C, such that if their shares are reduced by ₹ 50, ₹100 and ₹ 150 respectively, then the new shares are in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6. B's original share is:
    A ₹ 7,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹ 9,100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹ 8,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹ 8,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let share of A,B and C be Rs.(4x+50),(5x+100) and (6x+150) Then Total amount=(4x+50 + 5x+100 + 6x+150)⇒15x+300 According to the question ⇒15x+300= 27300 ⇒15x= 27000 ⇒x= 1800 B'share= 5x+100⇒5 × 1800+100 = 9100 Rs.

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