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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 ₹7,740₹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 4:114 : 11 and the ratio of the share of Z to the combined share of X and Y is 1:31 : 3. What is the share (in Rs.) of Y?
  1. 3,520
  2. 1,840
  3. 2,064
  4. 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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