Multiple choice

Rs. 8400 is divided among A, B, C and D in such a way that the shares of A andB, B and C, and C and D are in the ratios of 2:3, 4:5 and 6:7 respectively. The share of Ais

  1. Rs. 1280

  2. Rs. 8400

  3. Rs. 8210

  4. Rs. 1320

  5. none
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Explanation

A:B = 2:3 = 8:12, B:C = 4:5 = 12:15, C:D = 6:7. To link them, use common B: 8:12:15. Then C:D = 6:7 = 15:17.5. Ratio A:B:C:D = 8:12:15:17.5. Sum of parts = 52.5. Share of A = (8/52.5) * 8400 = 1280.

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