Multiple choice

In what ratio should A and B share an amount of Rs. 1,200, such that B gets Rs. 100 more than A?

  1. 11 : 13

  2. 10 : 11

  3. 5 : 6

  4. 11 : 12
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Explanation

Let A's share be x and B's share be x + 100. The sum is x + (x + 100) = 1200, so 2x = 1100, which means x = 550. Thus, A gets 550 and B gets 650, giving a ratio of 550:650, which simplifies to 11:13.

AI explanation

Let A's share be x, so B's share is x + 100, and their combined amount is x + (x + 100) = 1200. Solving 2x + 100 = 1200 gives x = 550, meaning B's share is 650. The required ratio of their shares is 550 to 650, which simplifies by dividing by 50 to 11:13.

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