Question

    Raj divides ₹1,200 in the ratio 2 : 1 : 3 among three

    of his friends. The amount equal to the sum of three times the largest share and two times the smallest share is: 
    A ₹2,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹1,800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹2,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹2,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given amount = ₹1,200   Ratio = 2 : 1 : 3   Sum of ratio = 2 + 1 + 3 = 6   Friend 1 (2 parts) = {2/6} x 1200 = 400  Friend 2 (1 part) = {1/6} x 1200 = 200   Friend 3 (3 parts) = {3}{6} x 1200 = 600   Three times the largest share + two times the smallest share   (3 x 600 + 2 x 200 = 1800 + 400 = 2200)  

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