Multiple choice

Dividing the amount Rs. 18,144 among three people A, B, C in the ratio 3:5:8, the amount B gets more than A, is:

  1. Rs. 2,464

  2. Rs. 2,178

  3. Rs. 2,386

  4. Rs. 2,268
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total ratio parts = 3 + 5 + 8 = 16. Each part = 18144/16 = Rs. 1134. A gets 3 × 1134 = Rs. 3402. B gets 5 × 1134 = Rs. 5670. C gets 8 × 1134 = Rs. 9072. B gets more than A by: 5670 - 3402 = Rs. 2268. This matches option D.

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