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If Rs. 25,000 is to be divided between A, B and C in the ratio 1/10 : 1/6 : 1/15, then how much will C get (in Rs)?

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If Rs. 25,000 is to be divided between A, B and C in the ratio 1/10 : 1/6 : 1/15, then how much will C get (in Rs)?
  • A5000
  • B7500
  • C10000
  • D12500
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Let the sum received by A, B and C be x/10, x/6 and x/15 respectively

According to the question,

x/10 + x/6 + x/15 = 25000

⇒ 10x/30 = 25000

⇒ x = 75000

∴ C will get = x/15 = 75000/15 = Rs. 5000