Question

    Some amount was divided among A, B and C in the ratio

    3:4:6. If the share of A is 36 less than share of C, then find the 1/4th of total amount (in Rs).
    A 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 63 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A : B : C = 3 : 4 : 6 A : B : C = 3x : 4x : 6x => A = C – 36 => 3x = 6x – 36 => x = 12 A + B + C = 3x + 4x + 6x = 13x = 13×12 = 156 => 1/4×156 = 39

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