A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively. but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result of this, B got Rs.40 less. What is the amount?

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A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively. but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result of this, B got Rs.40 less. What is the amount?

ARs.210

BRs.270

CRs.230

DRs.280

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Correct answer is: Rs.210 Explanation: Let the amount be Rs.x. $\therefore (\frac{3}{9}-\frac{2}{14})x=40$ $(\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{7})x=40⟹\left(\frac{7-3}{21}\right)x=40$ $x=\frac{40\times 21}{4}$ $\text{= Rs.210}$ Nithin ? answered undefined All Comments

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