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$ 864 is divided among A, B and C such that 8 times A’s share is equal to 12 times B’s share and also equal to 6 times C’s share. How much did B get?
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- $ 399
- $ 192
- $ 288
- $ 72
Correct Option: B
According to question ,
8A = B × 12 = 6C
| ⇒ | = | = | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| ⇒ | = | = | 3 | 2 | 4 |
∴ A : B : C = 3 : 2 : 4
| ∴ B’s share = | × 864 | 3 + 2 + 4 |
| B’s share = | × 864 = $ 192 | 9 |
