Multiple choice

An amount is distributed among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 : 11. If C's share is Rs. 1668 more than A's share. What is the total amount of B and D together?

  1. Rs. 6672

  2. Rs. 6048

  3. Rs. 6268

  4. Rs. 6864

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let shares be 3x, 5x, 7x, 11x for A, B, C, D respectively. C's share exceeds A's by 1668, so 7x - 3x = 1668. 4x = 1668, x = 417. B + D = 5x + 11x = 16x = 16 × 417 = 6672. Option A matches. The key is using the difference to find x, then calculating the required sum.

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