Rs.432 is divided amongst three workers A, B and C such that 8 times A's share is equal to 12 times B's share which is equal to 6 times C's share. How much did A get?

144

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Solution

The correct option is A
144

Let 8A=12B=6C=t

So $\frac{t}{8} + \frac{t}{12} + \frac{t}{6} = 432$

So t=24 $\times$ 48=1152

So A's share=Rs. 144

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Rs.432 is divided amongst three workers A, B and C such that 8 times A's share is equal to 12 times B's share which is equal to 6 times C's share. How much did A get?

The correct option is A 144 Let 8A=12B=6C=t So t8+t12+t6=432 So t=24×48=1152 So A's share=Rs. 144

The correct option is A
144

Let 8A=12B=6C=t

So $\frac{t}{8} + \frac{t}{12} + \frac{t}{6} = 432$

So t=24 $\times$ 48=1152

So A's share=Rs. 144