Multiple choice

An amount of money is to be divided among (x), (y) and (z) in the ratio of 4: 9 : 16. If (z) gets 4 times more than (x). What is (y)'s share in it?

  1. Rs. 1600

  2. Rs. 3600

  3. Rs. 4200

  4. Cannot be determined

  5. Rs. 5000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the ratio 4:9:16, z already gets exactly 4 times what x gets (16 = 4×4). The phrase 'z gets 4 times more than x' doesn't add new information - it's already satisfied by the ratio. Without knowing the total amount to be divided, we cannot determine individual shares.

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