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    Question

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

    3:4:8 respectively. If the area of plot received by R is 5600m² more than the area of plot received by Q, then find the total area of plot received by P and Q.  
    A 7700m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15200m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 13000m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11200m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 9800m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the area of plot received by P, Q and R be 3x, 4x and 8x respectively. According to the question,   => 4x + 5600 = 8x => 4x = 5600 => x = 5600/4 = 1400 Area of plot received by P and Q together, = 3x + 4x = 7x = 7 x 1400 = 9800m²

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