3 brothers divided 1620 among them in such a way that the share of se…

Question

3 brothers divided 1620 among them in such a way that the share of second is equal to 513 of share of other two, combined. What is the share of the second one ?

Accepted Answer

Option B. Rs. 450. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: & Given share of 2^ nd & = 513 of ( 1^ st + 3^ rd ) & or, 2^ nd 1^ st + 3^ rd = 513 & 1^ st + 2^ nd + 3^ rd = 13 + 5 = 18 & 18 units = 1620 & 1 unit = 162018 & 5 units = 162018 × 5 & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,…