Multiple choice

If a sum of money is to be divided among A, B, C such that A's share is equal to twice B's share and B's share is 4 times C's share, then their shares are in the ratio.

  1. $1:2:4$
  2. $1:4:1$
  3. $8:4:1$
  4. $2:4:1$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let C's share be x. Then B's share is 4x (since B = 4C). A's share is twice B's, so A = 2 * 4x = 8x. The ratio A:B:C is 8x:4x:x, which simplifies to 8:4:1. Option C matches this ratio.

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