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Rs. 12321 are divided between A and B in the ratio 2:7. What is the difference between thrice the share of A and twice the share of B?

Q: Rs. 12321 are divided between A and B in the ratio 2:7. What is the difference between thrice the sh

=> 2(share of B) – 3(share of A) => 2 × 7/9 - 3 × 2/9 => 14/9 – 6/9 => 8/9 Therefore, => 8/9 × 12321= 10952

A 10252

B 10952

C 25088

D 11971

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