Multiple choice

A sum of Rs.10600 is divided among P, Q, R in such a way that P gets Rs.1400 more than what Q gets and Q gets Rs.1600 more than what R gets. The ratio of their shares is

  1. $16: 9: 18$
  2. $27: 18: 10$
  3. $25: 18: 10$
  4. $16: 25: 10$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let R's share = x. Then Q = x + 1600 and P = Q + 1400 = x + 3000. Sum: x + (x + 1600) + (x + 3000) = 10600, so 3x = 6000 and x = 2000. Shares are P = 5000, Q = 3600, R = 2000. Ratio P:Q:R = 5000:3600:2000 = 25:18:10. Option C is correct.

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