Hard
₹4,800 is divided among A, B and C. A gets 25% of the total amount, and the remaining amount is divided between B and C in the ratio 3 : 5. How much does B get?
Explanation
Explanation
Step 1: A's share = 25% of 4800 = ₹1,200.
Step 2: Remaining amount = 4800 − 1200 = ₹3,600.
Step 3: Divide ₹3,600 in the ratio 3 : 5. Total parts = 8, so 1 part = 3600 ÷ 8 = ₹450.
Step 4: B's share = 3 × 450 = ₹1,350 (and C gets 5 × 450 = ₹2,250).
Step 5: Check: 1200 + 1350 + 2250 = 4800 ✓.
Answer: ₹1,350.
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