Multiple choice

P, Q and R have Rs. 6000 among themselves. R has two-thirds of the total amount with P and Q. Find the amount with R.

  1. Rs. 3000

  2. Rs. 3600

  3. Rs. 2400

  4. Rs. 4000

  5. Rs. 3500
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the question, it is given that R has two-thirds of the total amount with P and Q and the total amount is Rs 6000. So, 2/3(P + Q) = R Given: P + Q + R = 6000 R = 2/3(6000 - R) 3R = 12000 - 2R 5R = 12000 R = 2400

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