Question

Some amount was divided among A, B and C in the ratio 3:5:8. If the share of A is 40 less than share of C, then find the 1/4th of total amount (in Rs).

A 32 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 : 5 : 8 A : B : C = 3x : 5x : 8x => A = C – 40 => 3x = 8x – 40 => x = 8 A + B + C = 3x + 5x + 8x = 16x = 16×8 = 128 => 1/4×128 = 32

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