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₹ 11,550 has to be divided between A, B and C such that A gets \(\frac{4}{5}\) of what B gets and B gets \(\frac{2}{3}\) of what C gets. How much more does C get in comparison to A (in ₹)?

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₹ 11,550 has to be divided between A, B and C such that A gets 45\frac{4}{5} of what B gets and B gets 23\frac{2}{3} of what C gets. How much more does C get in comparison to A (in ₹)?
  1. 7,200
  2. 1,800
  3. 1,170
  4. 2,450

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 2,450
C:B:A = 15:10:8 (B = 2/3 C, A = 4/5 B). 33 parts = 11550 so 1 part = 350; C - A = 7 parts = 2450.

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