Multiple choice

Aman won a competition and he got some prize money. He gave Rs. 2000 less than the half of prize money, to his son and Rs. 1000 more than two-thirds of the remaining, to his daughter. If both of them got the same amount, what amount did Aman receive as prize money?

  1. Rs. 20000

  2. Rs. 25000

  3. Rs. 26000

  4. Rs. 24000

  5. Rs. 39000

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assume Aman got x rupees. He gave x/2 - 2000 to his son. And 2/3 (x/2 + 2000) + 1000 to his daughter. According to the question, x/2 - 2000 = x/3 + 7000/3 x = 26000