A and B together have Rs. 6300. If5th of 27 A’s amount

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A and B together have Rs. 6300. If 5 th of
27

A’s amount is equal to 2 th of B’s amount.
5
The amount of ‘B’ is

1. Rs. 2500
2. Rs. 3800
3. Rs. 2300
4. Rs. 4000

Correct Option: A

According to the question,

5A	=	2B
19	=	5

⇒ 5A =	19 × 2B
	5

⇒ A =	38 × B
	5 × 5

⇒ A : B = 38 : 25
Sum of the terms of ratio
= 38 + 25 = 63

⇒ B’s share = Rs.		25	× 6300
		63

= Rs. 2500