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      Question

      "Pawan distributed a sum of money

      among 'A', 'B', and C' in the ratio of 8:11:15. Sixty percent of A’s share is 288 less than forty percent of C’s share. What is the total amount of money distributed by Pawan?"
      A Rs.2,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.9,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.8,160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.8,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let, the amount received by A, B and C are Rs. 8p, Rs. 11p and Rs. 15p, respectively. According to question:  0.60 × 8p + 288 = 0.40 × 15p 4.8p + 288 = 6p 1.2p = 288, p = 240 So, the total amount distributed by Pawan  = (8 + 11 + 15) × 240 = 34 × 240 = Rs. 8,160

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