Multiple choice

A and B divide some money between themselves in the ratio 5 : 2. A gives 20% of his money to B and still has Rs. 170 more than the present value of money with 'B'. What was the initial amount of money?

  1. Rs. 678

  2. Rs. 850

  3. Rs. 920

  4. Rs. 1190
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Explanation

Let total money be 7x. A has 5x, B has 2x. A gives 20% of 5x (which is x) to B. A now has 4x, B has 3x. Given 4x = 3x + 170, so x = 170. Total money = 7 * 170 = 1190.

AI explanation

Let the initial amounts of A and B be 5x and 2x respectively, making the total initial money 7x. A gives 20% of his money, which is x, to B, leaving A with 4x and giving B a new total of 3x. The difference in their new amounts is 4x - 3x = 170, meaning x = 170. The initial total amount is 7x, which calculates to 7 * 170 = 1190. The required initial amount is Rs. 1190.

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