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Aptitude · Q218

Ratio

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 218

Q218

A sum of money is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 9 : 10 respectively. If the share of C is Rs. 2580 more than the share of B, then what is the total amount A and D together ?

A.
Rs. 5676
B.
Rs. 6192
C.
Rs. 6708
Answer
D.
Rs. 7224
E.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let the shares of A, B, C and D be Rs. 3x, 4x, 9x and 10x respectively.
= 9x - 4x =2580
⇒ 5x = 2580
⇒ x = 516
∴ Required Amount = 3x + 10x = 13x
= Rs. (13 × 516)
= Rs. 6708