Multiple choice

An amount of money is to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio 5:11:23 respectively. If the difference between the total share of A and B together and C's share is Rs. 2800. What is the difference between B and C's share?

  1. Rs. 3680

  2. Rs. 4800

  3. Rs. 4600

  4. Rs. 5200
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let shares be 5k, 11k, 23k. Difference between A+B together and C is (5+11-23)k = -7k = 2800, so k = 400. Difference between B and C is (23-11)k = 12k = 12 × 400 = Rs. 4800. This tests ratio concepts and careful parsing of comparison language.

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