Multiple choice

A sum of money was to be divided among Karan, Ashish and Shallu such that if each of them received Rs. 57 less, then the ratio of their shares became 2 : 5 : 9. If the initial amount to be divided was Rs. 475, then find the share of Shallu.

  1. Rs. 450

  2. Rs. 228

  3. Rs. 426

  4. Rs. 332

  5. Rs. 780
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Explanation

If each received 57 less, total reduction is 3 * 57 = 171. New sum = 475 - 171 = 304. Ratio 2:5:9 means 16 parts. 1 part = 304 / 16 = 19. Shallu's new share = 9 * 19 = 171. Original share = 171 + 57 = 228.

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