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:
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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