Multiple choice

A sum of money is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio 5 : 3 : 8 : 9 respectively. If the share of A is Rs.3700 more than that of B, then what is the total amount of C and D together? एक धनराशि को A, B, C और D में क्रमशः 5 : 3 : 8 : 9 के अनुपात में बांटा जाती है | यदि A का भाग B के भाग से 3700 रु. अधिक है, तो C और D की कुल राशि क्या है ?

  1. Rs.31415

  2. Rs.31450

  3. Rs.29450

  4. Rs.37450
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let shares be 5x, 3x, 8x, 9x. Given 5x - 3x = 3700 → 2x = 3700 → x = 1850. C + D = 8x + 9x = 17x = 17 × 1850 = 31450. Option A (31415) is close but incorrect. Option C (29450) and D (37450) are calculation errors.

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