Question: A particular sum was divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2: 6: 7, respectively. If the amount received by A was Rs. 4908, then what was the difference between the amounts received by B and C?
[IBPS RRB (Office Assistant) CWE 2012]
Options:
A) Rs. 2454
B) Rs. 3494
C) Rs. 2135
D) Rs. 2481
E) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Here, sum was divided among A, B and C in the ratio
= 2: 6: 7
Amount received by A = Rs. 4908
Difference between the amounts received by B and C
$ =\frac{7-6}{2}\times 4908=Rs\text{. 2454} $