A sum of ₹ 8000 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 8 : 12 : 20. Find the share of B.

₹ 4000

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₹ 2400

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Solution

The correct option is B
₹ 2400

Let the share of A , B and C be $8 x, 12 x a n d 20 x$ respectively

Given total sum = ₹ 8000

Hence $8 x + 12 x + 20 x = 8000$

$40 x = 8000$

$x = 200$

Hence B's share = 12 (200) = ₹ 2400

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A sum of ₹ 8000 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 8 : 12 : 20. Find the share of B.

The correct option is B ₹ 2400 Let the share of A , B and C be 8x, 12x and 20x respectively Given total sum = ₹ 8000 Hence 8x+12x+20x=8000 40x=8000 x=200 Hence B's share = 12 (200) = ₹ 2400

The correct option is B
₹ 2400

Let the share of A , B and C be $8 x, 12 x a n d 20 x$ respectively

Given total sum = ₹ 8000

Hence $8 x + 12 x + 20 x = 8000$

$40 x = 8000$

$x = 200$

Hence B's share = 12 (200) = ₹ 2400