Question
Divide ₹8400 among A, B, C such that A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5.
Solution
ATQ, Make B common: A:B = 2:3 => if B=12 then A=8 B:C = 4:5 => if B=12 then C=15 Ratio = 8:12:15, sum = 35 Each part = 8400/35 = 240 A = 8×240 = 1920 B = 12×240 = 2880 C = 15×240 = 3600 Answer: A=₹1920, B=₹2880, C=₹3600
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