Multiple choice

Rs 3200 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 3: 5: 8 respectively. What is the difference (in Rs) between the share of B and C?

  1. 400

  2. 600

  3. 800

  4. 900

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ratio is 3:5:8, totaling 16 parts. One part is 3200 / 16 = 200. The difference between B (5 parts) and C (8 parts) is 3 parts. 3 * 200 = 600.

AI explanation

The total number of parts in the ratio is 3 + 5 + 8, which is 16, making the value of one part 3200 divided by 16, equaling 200 rupees. The share of B is 5 multiplied by 200, which is 1000, and the share of C is 8 multiplied by 200, which is 1600. The difference between the share of C and B is 1600 minus 1000, resulting in 600 rupees.

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