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An amount of money is to be divided among P, Q and R in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 respectively. If the amount received by R is Rs. 4000 more than the amount received by Q, what will be the total amount recieved by P and Q together?

Rs. 8000

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Rs. 12000

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Rs. 16000

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Solution

The correct option is C Rs. 16000
Let, P, Q and R get Rs. 3x, Rs. 5x and Rs. 7x
7x - 5x = 4000
x = 2000
P + Q = 3x + 5x = 8x = Rs. 16000

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An amount of money is to be divided among P, Q and R in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 respectively. If the amount received by R is Rs. 4000 more than the amount received by Q, what will be the total amount recieved by P and Q together?

The correct option is C Rs. 16000Let, P, Q and R get Rs. 3x, Rs. 5x and Rs. 7x 7x - 5x = 4000 x = 2000 P + Q = 3x + 5x = 8x = Rs. 16000

The correct option is C Rs. 16000
Let, P, Q and R get Rs. 3x, Rs. 5x and Rs. 7x
7x - 5x = 4000
x = 2000
P + Q = 3x + 5x = 8x = Rs. 16000