Multiple choice

An amount of Rs. 100 is to be divided between A and B in the ratio 2 : 3. What is A's share?

  1. 24

  2. 11

  3. 40

  4. 44

  5. 38
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The ratio is 2:3. Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5. A's share = (2/5) * 100 = 40.

AI explanation

The total amount of Rs. 100 is to be divided in the ratio 2 : 3, which means the total of 100 is split into 2 + 3 = 5 parts. The value of one part is 100 / 5 = 20. A's share represents 2 parts, so A receives 2 * 20 = 40.

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