Arithmetichard · Past Paper
A sum of Rs 1300 is divided among A, B, C and D such that A/B = B/C = C/D = 2/3. What is A's share?
ARs 160
BRs 240
CRs 360
DRs 540
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs 160
A:B:C:D = 2^3 : 2^2*3 : 2*3^2 : 3^3 = 8 : 12 : 18 : 27. Total parts = 65. A's share = (8/65)*1300 = 160.
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