Q138
A sum of Rs. 8,200 was divided among A, B and C in such a way that a had Rs. 500 more than B and C had Rs. 300 more than A. How much how C's share (in Rs.)?
A.
2,300
B.
2,000
C.
2,800
D.
3,100
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}
{\text{A}}&{\text{B}}&{\text{C}} \\
{x + 500}&x&{x + 800}
\end{array}3x + 1,300 = 8,200
3x = 6,900
x = 2,300
C's share = x + 800
= 2,300 + 800
= Rs. 3,100