Question

If $\text{Rs.}2400$ is divided among three people A, B and C respectively in the ratio $2:3:5,$ then the share of B will be

• A. $240$
• B. $480$
• C. $500$
• D. $720$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$720$

Total Amount = $\text{Rs.}2400$

The ratio in which the whole amount is being divided among $A,B,C$ = $2:3:5$

Total number of parts = $2+3+5=10$

Share of $B$ = $\frac{\text{B's part}}{\text{total number of parts}}\times \text{total amount}$

= $\frac{3}{10}\times 2400$

= $\text{Rs.}720$

Hence, the share of $B$ is $\text{Rs.}720$.