A sum of \(₹7,740\) is divided between X, Y, and Z such that the ratio of the share of X to the combined share of Y and Z is \(4 : 11\) and the ratio of the share of Z to the combined share of X and…
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A sum of is divided between X, Y, and Z such that the ratio of the share of X to the combined share of Y and Z is and the ratio of the share of Z to the combined share of X and Y is . What is the share (in Rs.) of Y?
- 3,520
- 1,840
- 2,064
- 3,741
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 3,741
X = 4/15 of 7740 = 2064; Z = 1/4 of 7740 = 1935; Y = 7740 - 2064 - 1935 = 3741.
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