Multiple choice

Instead of dividing $Rs.\ 180$ among $A,B,C$ in the ratio $(1/3):(1/4):(1/6)$ respectively, it was divided in the ratio $Rs.\ 3:4:6$ mistake. Who gained in the transaction

  1. only $A$
  2. only $B$
  3. only $C$
  4. Both $A$ and $B$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Original ratio 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/6 = 4:3:2. Total parts = 9. A gets (4/9)*180 = 80, B gets 60, C gets 40. Mistake ratio 3:4:6. Total parts = 13. A gets (3/13)*180 = 41.5, B gets 55.4, C gets 83.1. C gained significantly.

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