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A sum of money is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 7 : 11 respectively. If the share of C is Rs. 1,351/- then what is th…

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A sum of money is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 7 : 11 respectively. If the share of C is Rs. 1,351/- then what is the total amount of money of A and D together?
  • ARs. 2,123/-
  • BRs. 2,316/-
  • CRs. 2,565/-
  • DRs. 2,895/-
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Solution
Let the total amount to be divided = $27x$
A : B : C : D = 4 : 5 : 7 : 11
=> Share of C = $\frac{7}{27} * 27x = 1351$
=> $x = \frac{1351}{7} = 193$
Now, total amount of money with A & D together
= $\frac{4 + 11}{27} * 27x$
= $15 * 193 = $Rs. $2,895$
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Solution
Let the total amount to be divided = $27x$
A : B : C : D = 4 : 5 : 7 : 11
=> Share of C = $\frac{7}{27} * 27x = 1351$
=> $x = \frac{1351}{7} = 193$
Now, total amount of money with A & D together
= $\frac{4 + 11}{27} * 27x$
= $15 * 193 = $Rs. $2,895$