An amount of $2430 is divided among A B and C such that if their shares br reduced by $5, $10, and $15 respectively then then the remainder should be in the ratio 3:4:5. The B's share was:
A 605
B 790
C 800
D 810
E 945
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It is 810. i.e. D
Steps:
1. 2430 - 30 = 2400
2. 12x = 2400 => x = 200
so B's share after reduction = 200 * 4 = 800
we had reduced by 10.. so just add it..
gives us 810.
Steps:
1. 2430 - 30 = 2400
2. 12x = 2400 => x = 200
so B's share after reduction = 200 * 4 = 800
we had reduced by 10.. so just add it..
gives us 810.
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