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    Question

    An amount is shared among P, Q, R and S in the ratio

    5:6:8:3. If R gets Rs. 12500 more than S, find the difference between the shares of P and Q.
    A Rs.2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.4450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.5400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the shares of P, Q, R and S be 5x, 6x, 8x and 3x respectively. According to the question, 8x = 3x + 12500 5x = 12500 x = 2500 Share of P = 5x = 5 × 2500 = Rs. 12500 Share of Q = 6x = 6 × 2500 = Rs. 15000 Required difference = 15000 − 12500 = Rs. 2500

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