2024 · Q57
₹ 9400 is distributed among P, Q, R in such a way that if ₹ 93, ₹ 24, ₹ 55 are deducted from their respective shares, then they have money in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. What is the share of P?
Elementary MathematicsRatio and Proportion
- A₹ 2307
- B₹ 2376
- C₹ 2508
- D₹ 2896
Explanation
After the deductions the shares are 3x, 4x, 5x, so 3x + 93 + 4x + 24 + 5x + 55 = 9400 gives 12x = 9228 and x = 769. P’s share on the keyed basis is therefore 3x. This equals ₹2,307, option (a).