Multiple choice

An amount of money is to be divided among A, B and C in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6, respectively. If the amount received by C is Rs. 3,000 more than the amount received by B, what will be the total amount received by A and B together?

  1. 24000

  2. 20000

  3. 27000

  4. 18000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ratio A:B:C = 4:5:6. Let amounts be 4x, 5x, 6x. C gets Rs. 3000 more than B: 6x - 5x = 3000, so x = 3000. A + B = 4x + 5x = 9x = 9 × 3000 = Rs. 20,000. The difference between consecutive terms in ratio is always one unit.