Question

A sum of money is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 3:5:7 respectively. If B gets Rs. 300 more than A, then the total amount of money is:

• A. Rs. 1500
• B. Rs. 2250
• C. Rs. 4550
• D. Rs. 6550

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rs. 2250

Answer 2

Let the total amount of money be x.

Then, A gets $\frac{3x}{15}$ of the total amount.

B gets $\frac{5x}{15}$ of the total amount.

C gets $\frac{7x}{15}$ of the total amount.

Given, B gets Rs. 300 more than A.

So, $\frac{5x}{15} - \frac{3x}{15} = 300$

=> $\frac{2x}{15} = 300$

=> $x = 300 \times \left(\frac{15}{2}\right) = 2250$