Question

A sum of Rs.6600 is to be divided among 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 1 aunt. If each sister receives four times as much as each aunt and each brother receives five times as much as each aunt. How much does each sister receive?

A Rs.900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs.1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs.1100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let each aunt receives Rs.x Brothers : Sisters : Aunts = 5x : 4x : x 3 brothers : 2 sisters : 1 aunt = 15x : 8x : x According to the question, => 15x + 8x + x = 6600 => 24x = 6600 => x = Rs. 275 Each sister receives = 4 × 275 = Rs. 1100

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