Question

A sum of ₹ 900 is divided among A and B such that A receives $25\%$ more than B. What is A’s share?

• A. ₹500
• B. ₹ 400
• C. ₹ 350
• D. ₹ 700

Answer 1

The correct option is A

₹500

Let B's share = ₹$x$

$\therefore A^{\prime }sshare=x+\frac{25}{100}x=\frac{5x}{4}$

$x+\frac{5}{4}x=900$

$\Rightarrow \frac{9x}{4}=900$

$\Rightarrow 9x=900\times 4$
$\Rightarrow x=400$
$\therefore$ A's share = $\frac{5x}{4}\times 400$ = ₹ 500