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    Question

    A sum of Rs.11700 is to be divided among 6 brothers, 4

    sisters and 3 aunts. If each sister receives thrice as much as each aunt and each brother receives four times as much as each aunt. How much does each sister receive?
    A Rs.900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let each aunt receives Rs.x Brothers : Sisters : Aunts = 4x : 3x : x 6 brothers : 4 sisters : 3 aunts = 24x : 12x : 3x According to the question, => 24x + 12x + 3x = 11700 => 39x = 11700 => x = Rs. 300 Each sister receives = 3 × 300 = Rs. 900

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