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Standard VI
Mathematics
Comparing Quantities
If an amount ...
Question
If an amount of ₹100 is to be given to A and B in the ratio 2 : 3, find A's share.
A
₹40
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B
₹60
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C
₹80
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D
₹50
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Solution
The correct option is
A
₹40
Total amount = ₹100
Ratio of A's share to B's share = 2 : 3
Total number of parts = 2 + 3 = 5
⇒
Value of 1 part
=
100
5
=
₹
20
We know that A will have two parts out of five.
⇒
A's share
=
2
×
20
=
₹
40
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