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  1. A sum of ₹ 7000 is divided among A, B, and C in such a way that the shares of A and B are in the ratio 2 : 3 and those of B and C are in the ratio 4 : 5, The ahare of B is
    1. ₹ 1600
    2. ₹ 2000
    3. ₹ 2400
    4. ₹ 3000
Correct Option: C

Given, A : B = 2 : 3
and B : C = 4 : 5
Then, A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15
7there4; Share of B = [12/(8 + 12 + 15)] x 7000
= (12 x 7000)/35
= 2400
= ₹ 2400



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