A sum of ₹7,000 is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 8 : 12 : 20. Find C's share.

₹2,500

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Solution

The correct option is B
₹3,500

Let the shares of A, B, and C be 8x, 12x, and 20x respectively.

Given, total sum = ₹7,000

Hence, 8x + 12x + 20x = 7000

$\Rightarrow$ 40x = 7000

$\Rightarrow$ x = 175

Hence, C's share = 20 $\times$ 175 = ₹3,500

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A sum of ₹7,000 is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 8 : 12 : 20. Find C's share.

The correct option is B ₹3,500 Let the shares of A, B, and C be 8x, 12x, and 20x respectively. Given, total sum = ₹7,000 Hence, 8x + 12x + 20x = 7000 ⇒ 40x = 7000 ⇒ x = 175 Hence, C's share = 20 × 175 = ₹3,500

The correct option is B
₹3,500

Let the shares of A, B, and C be 8x, 12x, and 20x respectively.

Given, total sum = ₹7,000

Hence, 8x + 12x + 20x = 7000

$\Rightarrow$ 40x = 7000

$\Rightarrow$ x = 175

Hence, C's share = 20 $\times$ 175 = ₹3,500