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    Question

    A plot has to be divided among P, Q and R in the ratio

    3:5:7 respectively. If the area of plot received by R is 4200m┬▓ more than the area of plot received by Q, then find the total area of plot received by P and Q.┬а┬а
    A 16800m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12000m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 17000m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11200m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 9800m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the area of plot received by P, Q and R be 3x, 5x and 7x respectively. According to the question, ┬а => 5x + 4200 = 7x => 2x = 4200 => x = 4200/2 = 2100 Area of plot received by P and Q together, = 3x + 5x = 8x = 8 x 2100 = 16800m┬▓

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