Multiple choice

A sum of Rs. 76 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that A gets Rs. 7 more than what B gets and B gets Rs. 6 more than what C gets. The ratio of their share is –

  1. $19 : 24 : 33$
  2. $32 : 24 : 20$
  3. $32 : 25 : 19$
  4. $19 : 25 : 32$

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let C gets x. Then B gets x+6, A gets (x+6)+7 = x+13. Total: x + (x+6) + (x+13) = 3x + 19 = 76. So 3x = 57, x = 19. C = 19, B = 25, A = 32. Ratio A:B:C = 32:25:19. Option C is correct.

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