Multiple choice

A got (\frac{3}{8}) of the total money and his partner B got (\frac{3}{8}) of the remaining amount. If the difference between both the parts is Rs. 36 then what was the total amount?

  1. Rs.236

  2. Rs.272

  3. Rs.240

  4. Rs.256

  5. Rs.250
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let total amount be T. A gets (3/8)T = 0.375T. Remaining is 0.625T. B gets (3/8) of remaining = 0.375 × 0.625T = 0.234375T. Difference: 0.375T - 0.234375T = 0.140625T = Rs. 36. So T = 36/0.140625 = Rs. 256.

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