Multiple choice

Rs 5783 is divided among Sherry, Berry, and Cherry in such a way that if Rs 28, Rs 37 and Rs 18 be deducted from their respective shares, they have money in the ratio 4 : 6 : 9. Find Sherry's share.

  1. Rs 1256

  2. Rs 1228

  3. Rs 1456

  4. Rs 1084
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Explanation

Total = 5783. After deductions: 5783 - (28+37+18) = 5783 - 83 = 5700. Ratio 4:6:9, sum = 19. Each part = 5700 / 19 = 300. Sherry's share = 4 * 300 + 28 = 1228.

AI explanation

Deduct the total given amounts (28 + 37 + 18 = 83) from the total sum to get 5700. Since the remaining amounts are in the ratio 4:6:9, the total of 19 parts represents 5700, making one part equal to 300. Sherry's original share is her remaining amount plus 28, calculated as (4 parts * 300) + 28 = 1228.

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