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    Question

    A total amount is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio

    7:6:5 respectively. The amount received by C is Rs. 330 less than the average of amounts received by A and B. Find the amount received by B.
    A Rs.1120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.1320 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1015 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the amount received by A, B, and C be Rs. '7a', Rs. '6a', and Rs. '5a' respectively. ATQ; 5a = (7a + 6a) ÷ 2 - 330 Or, 5a = 6.5a - 330 Or, 1.5a = 330 Or, a = 220 Required amount = 6 × 220 = Rs.1320

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