Multiple choice

A sum of money is divided among Sarita, Suneeta, Komal and Divya in the ratio 4: 6: 11: 13. If the difference between the average of the share of (Sarita + Suneeta) and (Komal + Divya) is Rs.5187 then what is the total amount of money Suneeta and Divya together?

  1. Rs. 14079

  2. Rs. 16928

  3. Rs. 12784

  4. Rs. 15676

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Let the shares be 4x, 6x, 11x, 13x. Average of Sarita+Suneeta = (4x+6x)/2 = 5x. Average of Komal+Divya = (11x+13x)/2 = 12x. Difference = 12x-5x = 7x = 5187, so x = 741. Suneeta + Divya = 6x + 13x = 19x = 19×741 = Rs. 14079.

Keep practicing — related questions