Multiple choice

A sum of Rs 8500 is to be divided among 5 men, 6 women and 8 boys in the ratio of 10 : 7 : 1. The share of one woman will be -

  1. $Rs 85$
  2. $Rs 385$
  3. $Rs 850$
  4. $Rs 595$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total ratio parts = 5×10 + 6×7 + 8×1 = 50 + 42 + 8 = 100. One woman's share = (42/100) × 8500 = Rs 595. The ratio 10:7:1 applies to individual shares, not groups.

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