Multiple choice

A sum of money is to be distributed among A, B, C and D in the proportion 5 : 3 : 4 : 2. If C gets Rs. 1000 more than D, what is B's share?

  1. Rs. 7000

  2. Rs. 1000

  3. Rs. 2000

  4. Rs. 1500

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let the total amount be x.

Then, C's share = 4 * x/14

D's share = 2 * x/14

So, (4 * x/14) - (2 * x/14) = 1000

x = 7000

Now, B's share = 3 * 7000/14 = 1500 Option (4) is correct.

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