Question

A sum of Rs 4830 was divided among three persons P, Q and R such that if their shares were diminished by Rs 5, Rs 10 and Rs 15 respectively the remainders would be in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 What was Ps share?

• A. Rs 1200
• B. Rs 1210
• C. Rs 1205
• D. Rs 1215

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Rs 1205

Total amount distributed among P, Q & R $=Rs4830$.

Total amount diminished $=Rs(5+10+15)=Rs30$.

So the rest of the amount $=Rs(4830-30)=Rs4800$.

To get The individual's share we divide Rs 4800 in the ratio

$3:4:5.$

So P's amount

=$Rs\frac{3}{3+4+5}\times 4800=Rs\frac{3}{12}\times 4800=Rs1200.$

$\therefore$ P's share before deduction of Rs 5

$=Rs(1200+5)=Rs1205$.

Ans- Option C.