Multiple choice

Antony decided that when he retires, he will put 25% of his retirement money in the share market, 20% will be given to an orphanage, 5% to an old age home and the rest will be distributed among his three children Sara, John, and Bill in the ratio 2 ∶ 2 ∶ 1. If Bill received Rs. 25,000 find the money he invested in the share market?

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 52,500

  3. Rs. 60,000

  4. Rs. 62,500

  5. Rs. 65,500
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total allocated: 25% + 20% + 5% = 50%. Remaining 50% is distributed among children in ratio 2:2:1 (total 5 parts). Bill gets 1/5 of 50% = 10%. If 10% = Rs. 25,000, then 100% = Rs. 2,50,000. Share market investment = 25% of Rs. 2,50,000 = Rs. 62,500.

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