Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If Rs 510 be divided among A, B and C in such a way that A gets 2/3 of what B gets and B gets 1/4 of what C gets, then find B's share.
ARs 120
BRs 90
CRs 150
DRs 60
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs 90
A = (2/3)B, B = (1/4)C => C = 4B. A:B:C = (2/3)B : B : 4B = 2:3:12. Total parts = 17. B's share = (3/17)*510 = 90.
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