A sum of money is to be distributed among P, Q and R in the ratio 6 : 19 : 7. If R gives Rs.200 from his share to Q. the ratio of P, Q and R becomes 3 : 10 : 3. what is the total sum?

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A sum of money is to be distributed among P, Q and R in the ratio 6 : 19 : 7. If R gives Rs.200 from his share to Q. the ratio of P, Q and R becomes 3 : 10 : 3. what is the total sum?

ARs. 6400

BRs.12800

CRs. 3200

DData inadequate

Nithin ? undefined

Correct answer is: Rs. 6400

Explanation:

Let P's share be 6x
Q's share be 19x and
R's share be 7x.
Total sum = 6x + 19x + 7x = 32x
6x : 19x + 200 : 7x - 200
= 3 : 10 : 3
We can write
6x = 7x - 200 => x = 200
Total sum = 32x = Rs.6400

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Correct answer is: Rs. 6400 Explanation: Let P's share be 6x Q's share be 19x and R's share be 7x. Total sum = 6x + 19x + 7x = 32x 6x : 19x + 200 : 7x - 200 = 3 : 10 : 3 We can write 6x = 7x - 200 => x = 200 Total sum = 32x = Rs.6400 Nithin ? answered undefined All Comments

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