Multiple choice

A sum of money is to be divided among Z, C and M in the respective proportion of 4 : 5 : 6 and another sum to be divided between A and B equally. If the difference between the amount of Z and A is Rs. 2000. What is amount received by B ?

  1. Rs. 100

  2. Rs. 200

  3. Rs. 500

  4. Data Inadequate

  5. Rs. 300
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the amount for Z, C, M be 4x, 5x, 6x (total 15x). Let the second sum be divided as A = B = y. We're told |Z - A| = Rs. 2000, but we don't know the actual sums for either group. Without knowing the total amounts or the ratio between the two sums, we cannot determine B's amount. The problem has insufficient information.

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