Question

Rs 770 have been divided among A, B and C such that A receives 2/9th of what B and C together receive. Then A's share is

• A. Rs 140
• B. Rs 154
• C. Rs 165
• D. Rs 170

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Rs 140

Answer 2

Assume B and C together have = $Rs. 9x$

Share of A in this is = $\frac{2}{9} × 9x = Rs. 2x$ – (i)

From the question we know that A's amount = $(770 - 9x)$ – (ii)

From equation i and ii

$11x = 770$

$x = \frac{770}{11}$

$x = 70$

So, A's Share will be 2 × 70 from equation (i)

= $Rs. 140$

The correct option is (A): Rs.140