Multiple choice

A particular sum was divided among A, B and C in the ratio $2:6:7$ respectively. If the amount received by A was Rs. $4,908$, what was the difference between the amounts received by B and C?

  1. Rs. $2,454$
  2. Rs. $3,494$
  3. Rs. $2,135$
  4. Rs. $2481$
  5. None of these$
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Let the amounts received by A, B, and C be 2x, 6x, and 7x respectively. Since A receives Rs. 4,908, we have 2x = 4908, which gives x = 2454. The difference between the amounts received by B and C is 7x - 6x = x. Therefore, the difference in their amounts is Rs. 2,454.

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