Multiple choice

An amount is distributed among X, Y and Z in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 7 and another amount is equally distributed between P and Q. If the difference between the amount of Y and Q is Rs. 3500, how much amount will P get?

  1. Rs. 150

  2. Rs. 300

  3. Rs. 650

  4. Data inadequate

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The question provides two separate distribution scenarios but only gives the difference between Y and Q amounts. We cannot determine either total amount since we have only one equation with multiple unknowns. The ratio gives Y = 5x, and equal distribution gives Q = y/2, but knowing Y - Q = 3500 doesn't let us solve for x or y individually. Therefore, data is inadequate to find P's share.