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02 Jan 2021, 11:22
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$9700 has been divided among X, Y and Z such that if their shares are reduced by $30, $20 and $50, the balance are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5. what is Y’s share?
A. 3180
B. 3200
C. 3220
D. 3253
E. 3275
A. 3180
B. 3200
C. 3220
D. 3253
E. 3275
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02 Jan 2021, 12:14
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Option C is the answer
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02 Jan 2021, 23:37
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Ratio after reducing the share of \(x,y, z\) is;
\(x:y:z =3:4:5\)
\(x+y+z=3+4+5=12\)
Remaining amount = \($9700-$(30+20+50)=$9700-$100=$9600\)
\((x+y+z)12-->9600\)
\(1--> \frac{9600}{12}=800\)
Share of \(y = ($800*4)+$20=$3200+$20=$3220\)
Ans C
\(x:y:z =3:4:5\)
\(x+y+z=3+4+5=12\)
Remaining amount = \($9700-$(30+20+50)=$9700-$100=$9600\)
\((x+y+z)12-->9600\)
\(1--> \frac{9600}{12}=800\)
Share of \(y = ($800*4)+$20=$3200+$20=$3220\)
Ans C
