Multiple choice

Jack, Lily and Moly jointly contributed a sum of Rs. 12,000 in a certain ratio. Out of this amount they spent sums of Rs. 300, 400 and 300 individually. Their contribution in the remaining amount was in the ratio 2 : 4 : 4. What was Moly's share in the initial amount?

  1. Rs. 2300

  2. Rs. 5400

  3. Rs. 4700

  4. Rs. 4500

  5. Rs. 5800
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Explanation

Total spent = 300 + 400 + 300 = 1000. Remaining amount = 12000 - 1000 = 11000. The ratio 2:4:4 means Moly's share of the remainder is 4/10 * 11000 = 4400. Adding back her individual spend of 300, her initial share = 4400 + 300 = 4700.

AI explanation

The total amount spent by Jack, Lily, and Moly is Rs. 1000, leaving a total remaining amount of Rs. 11000. Since the remaining amount is in the ratio 2 : 4 : 4, Moly's remaining amount is 4/10 of 11000, which equals Rs. 4400. Adding back the Rs. 300 she spent gives Moly's initial share of Rs. 4700.

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