Divide Rs. 671 among A, B and C such that if their shares be increase…

Question

Divide Rs. 671 among A, B and C such that if their shares be increased by Rs. 3, Rs. 7 and Rs. 9 respectively the remainder shall be in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3.

Accepted Answer

Option B. Rs. 112, Rs. 223, Rs. 336. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: & Remainder & = Rs . [ 671 + ( 3 + 7 + 9 ) ] & = Rs . 690 & A's share & = Rs . [ ( 690 × 1/6 ) - 3 ] & = Rs . 112 & B's share & = Rs . [ ( 690 × 2/6 ) - 7 ] & = Rs . 223 & C's share & = Rs . [ ( 690 × 3/6 ) - 9 ] & = Rs . 336