A certain amount was distributed among A,B and C in the ration of 2:3:4
respectively but was erroneously distributed in the ratio of 7:2:5 respectively. As a result of this ,B got Rs.40 less. what is the amount ?

a) Rs.210/-
b)Rs.270/-
c)Rs.230/-
d)Rs.280/-
e)none of these

• let a=2x b=3x c=4x 9x=14y x=14/9y
  a=7y b=2y c=5y
  acc. to ?
  3x-2y=40
  3*14/9y-2y=40
  y=15
  tot amount=14*15=210
  
  or x=70/3
  70/3*9=210
  
  option (a) will be the ans.
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• 3x-2y=40
  9x=14y
  solving we get y=15
  total amount=14*15=210
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