Question

A certain sum of money is divided among A, B, C so that for each Re A has, B has $65$ P and C $40$ P. If C's share is $Rs.8$, the sum of money is

• A. $Rs.14$
• B. $Rs.41$
• C. $Rs.37$
• D. $Rs.25$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $Rs.41$

Let A has Rs.x share then B has Rs.0.65x share & C has Rs.0.4x share.

As share of C is 8 $=>$ $0.4x=8=>x=20$

Therefore total money is $(x+0.65x+0.4x)=41$rupees