A surn of money is to be distributed among A, B, C, D in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3. If C gets Rs. 1000 more than D, what is B's share ?
Correct answer: C. Rs. 2000
- A. Rs. 500
- B. Rs. 1500
- C. Rs. 2000
- D. None of these
Explanation
The difference between C and D is 4 - 3 = 1 proportionate part, and this equals Rs.1000. Therefore one part is Rs.1000, so B's share, which is 2 parts, is 2 x Rs.1000 = Rs.2000. The likely wrong choice is Rs.1500, which comes from averaging or misreading B's two-part share.
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