Multiple choice

Rs. 1200 is to be divided between three people. If the first one gets 1/4, the second one get 1/8 and the third gets the rest. Then the difference between the highest and lowest amount received is

  1. Rs. 600

  2. Rs. 750

  3. Rs. 150

  4. Rs. 300

  5. None of these
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Explanation

1/4 of Rs. 1200 = Rs. 300 --------- (First one gets) 1/8 of Rs. 1200 = Rs. 150 --------- (Amount received by second person) Therefore, amount received by the third one = Rs. (1200 - 450) = Rs. 750 Therefore, required difference = Rs. (750 - 150) = Rs. 600

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