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A sum of $1835 was split among A,B, and C such that A s share is equal to 11921 times of C s share and B s share is 1815 of A s share. Which of the following is the share of A?

A
$700
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B
$920
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C
$600
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D
$315
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Solution

The correct option is C $600
A=11921C

A=4021C

C=2140A

Again, B=1815A

Now,
A+B+C=1835

A+1815A+2140A=1835

A+2315A+2140A=1835

A(120+23×8+21×3120)=1835[Distributive property]

A(120+184+63120)=1835

A(367120)=1835

A=1835×120367

A=5×120

A=$600

Thus, the share of A is $600.

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